Israeli military actions in Lebanon spark international concern and condemnation

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At least 254 people have been killed and 1,165 others wounded in air strikes across Lebanon, according to the country’s Civil Defence. The attacks targeted areas in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, Mount Lebanon, Sidon, and several villages in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli military stated that the attack was its largest coordinated assault on Lebanon since March 2, targeting over 100 Hezbollah command centres and military sites. A statement from the head of Lebanon’s syndicate of doctors called for medical personnel to assist at hospitals across the country due to a shortage of blood supplies.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Lebanon was not part of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, while US President Donald Trump stated that Lebanon was “separate” and not included in the deal. Pakistan, a mediator in the conflict, confirmed that the ceasefire did include Lebanon.

Reactions from world leaders have been varied. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri described the attacks as a “war crime” and called for international condemnation. Hezbollah stated that it had a right to respond to the attacks, while Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Israel would continue to strike Lebanon despite the ceasefire.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that it would respond to the attacks if Israel did not stop the assault. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged the US to choose between continuing the war via Israel or adhering to the ceasefire agreement.

Source: Al Jazeera