Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has urged the United Nations to pass a resolution demanding an “immediate” ceasefire as Israel's assault on Lebanon intensifies. Last Thursday, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 22 people and injured over 100 others in a densely populated residential area of Beirut.
Meanwhile, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned multiple targeted attacks by Israel on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, which have already injured at least two. These actions violate international law, with a U.N. official warning that the safety of over 10,400 peacekeepers in Lebanon is “increasingly in jeopardy” due to Israeli aggression. Andrea Tenenti, spokesperson for the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon, noted, “This is not a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. This is becoming a regional conflict... It’s a duty for everyone to stop it.”
The situation in Lebanon is further compounded by a deepening health crisis, with widespread displacement and targeted attacks on health facilities and workers by Israel. The international community must urgently address these violations and prioritize civilian safety and regional stability.
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