In response to questions about the strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, the Spokesperson has the following to say:

We express grave concern over the strikes by the Israel Defense Forces on the densely populated southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, in the evening of 30 July, which resulted in scores of civilian casualties.

As we await further clarity on the circumstances, we again urge the parties to exercise maximum restraint and call on all concerned to avoid any further escalation.

All parties must comply with their obligations under international law.

The parties must urgently recommit to the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) and immediately return to a cessation of hostilities.

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

New York, 30 July 2024