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UN: Israel Must Halt Attacks on Lebanon, Respect Ceasefire

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • The UN expressed grave concern over escalating Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, which resulted in at least eight deaths.
  • UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric urged all parties to respect a cessation of hostilities and protect civilians and infrastructure, as mandated by international humanitarian law.
  • The UN noted a record wave of Israeli military activity, including hundreds of projectile paths, since a fragile ceasefire took effect in April.

The United Nations has voiced significant alarm regarding the intensified Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, describing the situation as volatile and resulting in a high number of casualties.

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that the global body is deeply worried about the escalating conflict. "We again urge all to respect the cessation of hostilities and stop any further attacks," Dujarric told reporters, emphasizing that civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected under international humanitarian law. The latest Israeli assaults were reportedly more extensive than previous ones, claiming the lives of at least eight people, including several family members and children in drone strikes and other attacks.

The Lebanese National News Agency reported that eight people died during the Eid al-Adha holiday in strikes targeting the Zahrani district and the city of Tyre. An apartment building in Sidon was also hit. This escalation occurred just a day after Israeli forces issued evacuation orders for areas south of the Zahrani River, with reports suggesting civilian residential complexes were hit indiscriminately rather than Hezbollah militants.

We again urge all to respect the cessation of hostilities and stop any further attacks.

— Stephane DujarricUN spokesperson urging all parties to cease hostilities amidst escalating Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon.

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been monitoring Israel's military actions, noting a record number of projectile paths on a single day since a U.S.-mediated ceasefire began on April 17. The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon and the UNIFIL Commander continue to call for de-escalation and the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Furthermore, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs highlighted the severe disruption to civilian life, with hundreds of thousands forced to flee their homes under "intolerable" conditions due to successive evacuation orders. The UN stressed that civilians in Lebanon are bearing the brunt of the conflict.

Families are once again being forced to flee their homes under conditions that are intolerable for any human being.

— Stephane DujarricUN spokesperson describing the impact of evacuation orders on civilians in southern Lebanon.
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