A group of 19 United Nations experts has condemned Israel’s ongoing attacks on Lebanon as illegal and called on all UN member states to suspend arms transfers to Israel. The experts, including special rapporteurs and independent human rights specialists, issued their statement on Wednesday as Israeli strikes continued in southern Lebanon, reportedly killing at least 16 people, including four paramedics. They described the April 8 wave of Israeli attacks, which Lebanese authorities said killed more than 350 people including 30 children, as a violation of the UN Charter and an assault on peace and multilateralism.
The experts urged Israel to cease all military operations in Lebanon and warned that the forced displacement of over 1.2 million civilians could constitute crimes against humanity. They also condemned the destruction of homes in predominantly Shia areas as collective punishment and a sign of ethnic cleansing. Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon followed Hezbollah rocket fire after the US-Israel killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, intensifying regional tensions.
Diplomatic efforts are reportedly under way, with Israel’s security cabinet set to discuss a possible ceasefire and Lebanese officials confirming ongoing negotiations.
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