Published on: 2026-04-09
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemnedlarge-scale strikes on the territory of Lebanon, inflicted by Israel on April 8, as a result of which, according to reports, hundreds of civilians, including children, were killed and wounded, and civilian infrastructure was also damaged.
In a statement issued by his press secretary, the UN chief expressed deep concern about the growing number of civilian casualties. Guterres expressed sincere condolences to the government and people of Lebanon, and also wished a speedy and full recovery to those injured.
Against the backdrop of the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, the ongoing military activity in Lebanon, according to the UN chief, poses a serious threat both to the ceasefire regime itself and to efforts to achieve a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.
The Secretary-General once again called on all parties to immediately cease hostilities. He emphasized that international law norms, including international humanitarian law, must be observed under all circumstances.
“Civilian persons and civilian objects must be protected at all times, and attacks directed against them are unacceptable,” the statement says.
Guterres also reminded that there is no military solution to the conflict, and called on the parties to more actively use diplomatic channels. He again emphasized the necessity of full implementationResolution 1701 of the UN Security Council.
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