Lebanon announced plans to lodge a formal complaint with the United Nations Security Council following ongoing Israeli airstrikes that have killed at least 1,110 people in the country. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he has instructed the foreign minister to immediately submit the complaint, describing the attacks as a serious threat to Lebanon’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and citizens’ rights.

According to Lebanese authorities, the strikes began after the outbreak of conflict involving Iran. The National News Agency reported that more than 136,000 people have been displaced, with 34,973 families forced to leave their homes and take shelter in temporary centers. The government characterized the situation as extremely dangerous and called for international attention to halt the escalation.

The move to approach the UN Security Council signals Beirut’s attempt to seek diplomatic intervention amid rising casualties and humanitarian strain caused by the continuing Israeli offensive.