Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati denounces that Israel’s evacuation orders for dozens of towns in southern and eastern Lebanon constitute a “war crime” as they force forced relocations.
At least 45 Lebanese have been killed and 110 injured in the latter 24 hours as a result of the Israeli attacks against him Lebanon, which have caused 2,865 fatalities since a year ago, the majority since September 23, when Israel began a massive bombing campaign.
According to a statement from the Lebanese Health Ministry released on Thursday and cited by several national media outlets, 68 airstrikes were recorded by Israel in the past 24 hours against various parts of the country, especially against the southern region and Nabatiye. the south of the country, and against Baalbek (east), where the Israeli army has emerged evacuation orders for the second day in a row
One of the attacks targeted a house in a residential area in the town of Makneh, about 10 kilometers north of Baalbek; Five people were killed in that attack. As reported by the Lebanese National News Agency “The town of Makneh was not among those mentioned in the evacuation notice“.
For his part, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has warned that these evacuation orders issued by Israel for dozens of towns in southern and eastern Lebanon constitute a “war crime” as they forcefully force the civilian population to relocate.
He also recalled that this adds to the series of crimes committed by the Israeli enemy, who is committing murder, destruction and sabotage, while calling on the international community to intensify pressure on Israel to stop its aggression.
Since the clashes with Hezbollah began, Israel has ordered the evacuation of about 300 towns.
Armistice, with guarantees
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the United States on Thursday that any ceasefire deal with the Shiite militia party Hezbollah must ensure there are no “security threats” to the country from Lebanon.
For example, he said that “the most important issue is not the paperwork surrounding one or the other agreement, but Israel’s ability and determination to enforce it and thwart any threat to its security from Lebanon, so that its inhabitants can return to their homes can return.” .
Source: EITB
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