Danon stressed in his speech that the group Hezbollah “Violates international law.”
He added: “If Hezbollah does not withdraw from the border area and return to the north of the Litani River through diplomatic channels, then… Israel “It will use all means to defend its citizens.”
He continued: “Israel will do what is necessary to return the Israelis to their homes in the north. Israel will not allow Hezbollah to continue its attacks.”
The High Commissioner stressed that For human rights At the United Nations Volker Turk in front of Security Council However, international law prohibits the “booby-trapping” of civilian devices.
He pointed out during the meeting that he requested Algeria Following this week’s simultaneous bombings of Hezbollah radios in Lebanonthat “committing acts of violence aimed at spreading terror among civilians is war crime“
“War has rules,” he said, reiterating his call for an “independent, thorough and transparent investigation. Targeting thousands of individuals simultaneously, whether civilians or members of armed groups, without knowing who is carrying the equipment, their location and their environment at the time of the attack, violates international humanitarian law and international law where applicable.”
The UN Commissioner considered that “these attacks represent a new development in the war, as communications devices become arms This cannot be a new normal.”
Ahead of the meeting, the UN Secretary-General’s spokesman called on all parties to exercise “maximum restraint.”
Stéphane Dujarric expressed his “deep concern about the intensifying escalation around the Blue Line, including today’s deadly attack on BeirutWe call on all parties to immediately stop the escalation. Everyone must exercise maximum restraint.”
