In a Security Council meeting, the UN political affairs chief warned that escalating violence between Israel and Iran-aligned groups could lead to a devastating conflict. The Israeli military conducted air raids in Lebanon, claiming to have killed top Hezbollah commanders. The attacks on Hezbollah communications devices were condemned by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who said they violated international law and could be considered a war crime.
The US deputy ambassador to the UN called for compliance with international humanitarian law and urged all parties to refrain from actions that could escalate the conflict. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from homes along the Israel-Lebanon border due to the ongoing violence, as Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel in support of Gaza.
The UN has called for an independent investigation into the attacks and for those responsible to be held accountable. The situation in Lebanon, already suffering from economic crisis and volatility, has been further destabilized by the recent violence. Diplomacy is urged to prevent further escalation and to avoid a larger, more devastating conflict in the region.
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