Lebanon complains to UN Security Council about Israel

The Lebanese Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York filed a complaint to the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in response to Israel’s violation of Resolution 1701, the cessation of hostilities declaration, and Israel’s complete disregard for its obligations concerning enhanced security arrangements related to the implementation of the resolution.

The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted in a press release that the complaint detailed Israel’s ongoing violations of the ceasefire declaration since its implementation on November 27. These violations included continuing ground and air attacks, the destruction of homes and residential areas, as well as serious violations such as the kidnapping of Lebanese citizens and attacks on civilians returning to their villages in the south, resulting in the deaths of 24 civilians and injuries to more than 124.

The complaint also emphasised Israel’s targeting of Lebanese Army patrols and journalists, as well as the removal of five markers on the Blue Line, a clear breach of Resolution 1701 and Lebanon’s sovereignty.

The Lebanese Ministry reaffirmed its rejection of these systematic Israeli violations and the removal of Blue Line markers, as well as any attempt to unilaterally reposition them.

Lebanon called on the Security Council and the countries sponsoring the ceasefire arrangements to take a firm and clear stance against these repeated violations and to work on compelling Israel to respect its commitments.