UN officials call for ceasefire compliance after 15 people killed in Lebanon
January 26, 2025
Beirut, Lebanon – UN officials have called for immediate compliance with a ceasefire agreement after 15 people were killed in southern Lebanon on Sunday.
The incident occurred in the village of Houla, near the border with Israel. Israeli artillery fire reportedly struck a residential area, killing 15 civilians, including five children.
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed the attack in a statement, saying that it was investigating the incident. UNIFIL also called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urged all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement.
The Lebanese government condemned the attack, calling it a “flagrant violation” of international law. Prime Minister Saad Hariri said that the government would be taking all necessary steps to hold those responsible accountable.
The Israeli government has not yet commented on the incident. However, Israeli officials have previously said that they will not hesitate to use force to protect their citizens from attack.
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon was brokered by the UN in 2006. The agreement has been largely successful in preventing further violence between the two countries. However, there have been occasional violations of the ceasefire, most of them minor.
The latest incident is the most serious violation of the ceasefire since 2019. It comes at a time of heightened tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group backed by Iran, has been accused of firing rockets into Israel in recent months. Israel has responded by carrying out airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
The UN has called on all parties to exercise restraint and to refrain from any actions that could escalate the situation. UN officials have also urged the parties to work together to implement the ceasefire agreement fully.
The international community has condemned the attack in Houla. The United States, the European Union, and the Arab League have all called for an immediate ceasefire and for all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement.
The attack in Houla is a reminder of the fragility of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. It is essential that all parties comply with the ceasefire agreement and refrain from any actions that could lead to a wider conflict. The UN must continue to play a key role in monitoring the ceasefire and in facilitating dialogue between the parties.
UN officials call for ceasefire compliance after 15 people killed in Lebanon
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