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UN experts condemn Israeli strikes on Lebanon, UN rights body says

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Posted on April 15, 2026

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April 15 (Reuters) - United Nations experts on Wednesday condemned Israel's bombing in Lebanon earlier this month as "illegal aggression and indiscriminate bombing campaign", the United Nations Human

UN Human Rights Council Condemns Israeli Strikes on Lebanon as Illegal Aggression

UN Experts Denounce Israeli Actions and Regional Impact

Condemnation of Israeli Bombing in Lebanon

April 15 (Reuters) - United Nations experts on Wednesday condemned Israel's bombing in Lebanon earlier this month as "illegal aggression and indiscriminate bombing campaign", the United Nations Human Rights Council said.

Violation of International Law

"This is not self-defence. It is a blatant violation of the UN Charter, a deliberate destruction of prospects for peace, and an affront to multilateralism and the UN-based international order," the experts were quoted as saying in a statement.

Details of the Strikes and Regional Response

Heaviest Strikes Since Conflict Began

Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, killing more than 250 people on April 8, as the Iran-aligned group resumed rocket attacks on northern Israel after a brief pause under a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

Ceasefire Exclusion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Lebanon was not part of the ceasefire.

(Reporting by Thomas Seythal, editing by Linda Pasquini)

Key Takeaways

  • United Nations experts described the early‑April Israeli bombing of Lebanon—particularly the April 8 strikes—as illegal aggression, accusing Israel of indiscriminate attacks that violate international law and the UN Charter. (hrn.or.jp)
  • The April 8 bombardment—Israel’s heaviest on Lebanon since the conflict’s recent outbreak—killed over 250 people in a single day, as UN and human rights groups voiced alarm over potential war crimes and mass civilian casualties. (hrn.or.jp)
  • The strikes took place amid a fragile US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire, which Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu declared did not apply to Lebanon; the situation has prompted international concern over escalating violence in the region. (theweek.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did UN experts say about Israeli strikes on Lebanon?
UN experts condemned the strikes as illegal aggression and violations of the UN Charter.
How many people were killed in the Israeli strikes on Lebanon?
More than 250 people were killed during the strikes on April 8.
Why did the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah resume?
The Iran-aligned group Hezbollah resumed rocket attacks on northern Israel after a brief pause under a U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Is Lebanon part of the current ceasefire agreement?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Lebanon was not part of the ceasefire.
What impact does the UN Human Rights Council say the strikes have?
The strikes are seen as harming prospects for peace and undermining the UN-based international order.

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