UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon
Summary
The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Türk, said Israel should stop occupying parts of southern Lebanon and stop demolishing homes. This statement came before Lebanese and Israeli officials are set to hold talks on a peace plan that involves withdrawing Israeli forces and disarming Hezbollah.Key Facts
- Volker Türk, UN human rights chief, visited Lebanon recently and met officials and displaced people.
- He said Israel’s destruction of homes in southern Lebanon could be war crimes.
- The UN plans talks to implement a deal where Lebanese forces take control of southern Lebanon.
- The deal requires Israel to withdraw its troops and Hezbollah to disarm, but Hezbollah refuses.
- The conflict began with Hezbollah firing rockets after U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran-linked targets.
- Israeli military actions killed over 4,000 people and displaced 1.2 million in Lebanon.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon supports the deal but worries Israel’s presence may hurt its success.
- The agreement stops both sides from taking legal action over past abuses, which is criticized in Lebanon.
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