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At least 71 civilians have been killed by Israeli forces in Lebanon since the 27 November 2024 ceasefire, according to an initial review by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). \u00a0<\/p>\n
Among the dead are 14 women and nine children. More than 92,000 people remain displaced by the violence.<\/p>\n
Recent escalation<\/h2>\n
At a press briefing in Geneva, OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan detailed recent escalations, including a strike on a residential building in Beirut\u2019s southern suburbs on 1 April that killed two civilians. The area was near two schools and suffered extensive damage.<\/p>\n
Two days later, Israeli airstrikes destroyed a newly opened medical centre in Naqoura, southern Lebanon, and damaged ambulances stationed nearby. Additional strikes between 4 and 8 April reportedly killed six more people in towns across southern Lebanon.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, since the ceasefire began, at least five rockets, two mortars and a drone were launched from Lebanon towards the north of Israel, according to the Israeli army. Tens of thousands of Israelis are still reportedly displaced from the north.<\/p>\n
Call to end violence<\/h2>\n
Mr. Al-Kheetan said Israeli strikes since the ceasefire have repeatedly hit civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, roads, and at least one caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe violence must stop immediately<\/strong>,\u201d he said, emphasising the obligation of all parties to uphold international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution.<\/p>\nHe also called for prompt, independent investigations into all alleged violations of international humanitarian law and for accountability for those found responsible.<\/p>\n
\u201cCivilians must be protected, and displaced people \u2014 in both Lebanon and Israel \u2014 must be allowed to return safely<\/strong>,\u201d Mr. Al-Kheetan said. He also stressed the urgent need to clear unexploded ordnance from southern Lebanon to enable safe resettlement.<\/p>\nRespect the ceasefire<\/h2>\n
Mr. Al-Kheetan further reiterated High Commissioner Volker T\u00fcrk\u2019s call on all parties to respect the terms of the ceasefire and Security Council resolution 1701.<\/p>\n
Adopted in August 2006, resolution 1701 called for a full cessation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel following their 34-day war. It also called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, the deployment of the Lebanese army and the disarmament of all non-state armed actors in Lebanon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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