Sovereignty Violated, Civilians Targeted in Israeli Aggression
Lebanon asserts that Israeli strikes deliberately targeted civilian homes, resulting in multiple deaths, including children. Beirut views these actions as unacceptable violations of its sovereignty and a breach of the June de-escalation agreement.
Civilian Casualties
Israeli strikes directly hit civilian areas, killing 11 people, including women and children, which Lebanon argues were not military targets.
Breach of Agreement
The attacks constitute a clear violation of the June ceasefire framework, sending a negative message regarding ongoing US-led negotiations for peace.
Sovereignty & Rights
Lebanon condemns Israel's continued military escalation and occupation of its territory, asserting its people's right to life and security on their own land.
Targeting Terrorists, Hezbollah Uses Human Shields
Israel states its strikes were a direct response to Hezbollah attacks on its soldiers and successfully eliminated a key commander. It accuses Hezbollah of deliberately operating from civilian areas and using its own people as human shields to draw international condemnation against Israel.
Legitimate Target
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) specifically targeted Ali Samir al-Haj Hassan, a Hezbollah battalion commander, who was a lawful target under international law.
Response to Attack
The strike was a necessary response to a Hezbollah attack that seriously injured Israeli soldiers, aimed at dismantling terror infrastructure.
Human Shields
Hezbollah intentionally placed its military headquarters and commander within a civilian compound, using families as human shields to falsely accuse Israel of targeting non-combatants.