A ceasefire that leaves dozens dead is a ceasefire in name only. Reports that 83 people were killed in Lebanon on Friday, along with continued Israeli military operations despite calls for withdrawal, raise serious questions about respect for Lebanese sovereignty and the prospects for lasting peace.
The death of Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil, 76, after an attack on her home is a tragic reminder that civilians often pay the highest price in war. Equally disturbing is the reported killing of Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah in Gaza. Journalists and humanitarian figures should never become casualties of conflict.
Whether in Lebanon, Gaza, Israel, or Iran, every civilian life has equal value. Military force cannot deliver lasting security when it deepens suffering, fuels anger, and undermines international law. The international community must insist on accountability, protection of civilians, respect for national sovereignty, and genuine negotiations aimed at a durable peace.
The people of the region deserve security, justice, and an end to the cycle of violence.
No comments:
Post a Comment