The Secretary-General unequivocally condemns the massive strikes by Israel across Lebanon on 8 April that resulted in hundreds of civilians being killed and injured, including children, as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. The Secretary-General strongly condemns the loss of civilian lives and is deeply alarmed by the mounting toll on civilians.
He extends his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Lebanon and wishes a swift and full recovery to the injured.
With the announcement of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, the ongoing military activity in Lebanon poses a grave risk to the ceasefire and the efforts toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region. The Secretary-General reiterates his call to all parties to immediately cease hostilities.
International law, including international humanitarian law, must be respected at all times. Civilians and civilian objects must be protected at all times, and attacks directed against them are unacceptable.
There is no military solution to the conflict. The Secretary-General continues to call on all sides to avail themselves of diplomatic channels and recommit to the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701.
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General