UN human rights office concerned about Israeli air strikes on civilians in Lebanon

The UN human rights office is concerned about the protection of civilians in Lebanon as Israeli military operations have continued to kill civilians since the ceasefire came into effect last November, Reuters has reported.

“Israeli military operations in Lebanon continue to kill and injure civilians, and destroy civilian infrastructure, raising concerns regarding the protection of civilians,” the spokesperson for the UN Office for the High Commissioner of Human Rights, Thameen Al-Kheetan, told reporters in Geneva on Tuesday.

At least 71 civilians — including 14 women and nine children — have been killed by Israeli forces in Lebanon since the start of the ceasefire. Around 92,000 are still displaced, according to OHCHR.

“We are calling for investigations into all allegations of violations… Each and every military action where civilians are killed must be investigated,” said Al-Kheetan. “The ceasefire must hold and any escalation is a risk for stability in general in Lebanon, Israel and the whole region.”

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