UN chief calls for Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon
UN chief calls for Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon UN secretary general Antonio Guterres expressed concern on Tuesday over the escalation of Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory. In a statement, he condemned the “mounting civilian casualties, including women and children” and…
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for Israel to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon, expressing deep concern over the escalating hostilities and mounting civilian casualties. In a statement, Guterres condemned the "mounting civilian casualties, including women and children," and was quoted as being alarmed by reported Israeli strikes affecting hospitals, healthcare workers, and public institutions, as well as restrictions on humanitarian access.
Over the past three days, Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have resulted in at least 27 deaths, as reported by the country's health ministry.
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