politics
April 9, 2026
UN calls for investigation into Israeli strikes on Lebanon after US truce with Iran
High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk says Israel carried out about 100 strikes across the Arab republic within 10 minutes
TL;DR
- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk calls for investigation into Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
- The strikes occurred on April 8, immediately after a US-Iran temporary ceasefire announcement.
- Turk described the scale of killing and destruction as "horrific" and "defies belief".
- Israel reportedly carried out about 100 strikes across Lebanon within 10 minutes.
- The actions place pressure on a fragile peace needed by civilians.
- Turk called for prompt, independent investigations and accountability for perpetrators.
- Statements by Israeli officials indicating intent to occupy or annex parts of southern Lebanon are "deeply troubling".
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