{"id":25498,"date":"2025-10-19T05:15:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T05:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=25498"},"modified":"2025-10-19T05:15:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T05:15:19","slug":"un-experts-call-for-probe-into-israeli-ceasefire-violations-with-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=25498","title":{"rendered":"UN experts call for probe into Israeli ceasefire violations with Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A group of experts calls for independent investigations and accountability for all violations of international law.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Damage at a cement manufacturing complex a day after a series of deadly Israeli air raids in the southern Lebanese village of Ansar, on October 17, 2025 [Mahmoud Zayyat\/AFP]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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A group of United Nations experts has voiced alarm about continued Israeli air and drone strikes in Lebanon, saying the attacks have caused mounting civilian casualties and widespread destruction despite a ceasefire agreed last November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDespite the ceasefire, Israel continues to strike Lebanese territory almost daily,\u201d the experts said in a statement on Friday, urging all parties to fully adhere to the cessation of hostilities and calling for investigations and accountability for all violations of international law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese attacks have resulted in a mounting toll of civilian deaths and injuries and destruction and damage of infrastructure, housing, the environment and agricultural zones vital to civilian livelihoods,\u201d the experts added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement came on the same day that Iran also criticised Israel\u2019s violations of Lebanese sovereignty, and as Lebanese authorities reported more attacks by Israel in the country\u2019s south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hezbollah and Israel signed a US-brokered truce in November last year, which put an end to more than a year of hostilities, including a two-month all-out war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two parties agreed to cease fire and withdraw their forces south of the Litani River. But both sides accuse the other of failing to fully implement the deal. Israel says Hezbollah still has infrastructure in the south, while Lebanon and Hezbollah say Israel is occupying Lebanese soil by not withdrawing from five hilltop positions. Israel also continues to target Lebanon, especially in the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UN experts said Israel\u2019s repeated strikes and partial occupation of territory in Lebanon have left schools, health centres, and places of worship inaccessible, preventing the resumption of essential civilian life and services. They added that Israel\u2019s conduct is \u201cseriously undermining\u201d efforts by Lebanese authorities to implement effective disarmament of the southern area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since last November, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has verified 108 civilian casualties in Lebanon, including 16 children. The UN report said Israeli soldiers abducted at least 19 civilians in the southern region. The experts also noted that more than 80,000 people remain displaced in Lebanon, unable to return to their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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