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LBCI
06-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
UNSCOL urges restraint after Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs
The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) issued a statement late Thursday following Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, warning against further escalation on the eve of Eid al-Adha. 'Tonight's strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut generated renewed panic and fear on the eve of Eid Al-Adha,' UNSCOL said in a post on X. 'We again call for a halt to any actions that could further undermine the cessation of hostilities understanding and the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006),' the statement continued. UNSCOL also emphasized the importance of using diplomatic channels, stating: 'Established mechanisms and diplomatic instruments are at the disposal of all sides to address disputes or threats and to prevent unnecessary and dangerous escalation.' Established mechanisms and diplomatic instruments are at the disposal of all sides to address disputes or threats, and to prevent unnecessary and dangerous escalation. — Jeanine Hennis (@JeanineHennis) June 5, 2025
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Israel hits Hezbollah site in Beirut after warning residents to flee
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon (Pic credit: AP) Israeli fighter jets struck Beirut 's southern suburbs on Sunday, marking the third attack on the area since a ceasefire took effect in late November. The strike, which came about an hour after a warning was issued, targeted Hezbollah facilities in the Hadath area, the Israeli military said. Residents were urged to move at least 300 meters away from the site before the attack. Fighter jets were heard flying over parts of the Lebanese capital before the strike. Gunfire was shot into the air to warn residents to evacuate, causing panic among families. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the strike and called on the United States and France to pressure Israel to halt its attacks, warning that continued Israeli actions could destabilise the region. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo UN special coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis also voiced concern, saying the strike had "generated panic and fear of renewed violence" and urged all sides to avoid undermining the fragile ceasefire. This latest attack follows earlier Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs on March 28 and April 1. The April 1 strike, which was unannounced, killed four people, including a Hezbollah official. Hezbollah's deputy leader Sheikh Naim Kassem warned that the group might take further action if Israeli attacks continue and Lebanese authorities do not intervene. He also reaffirmed that Hezbollah fighters will not disarm as long as Israeli forces remain in southern Lebanon and continue violating Lebanese airspace. Under the US-brokered ceasefire that ended the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Israel was supposed to withdraw from all Lebanese territory by late January, while Hezbollah agreed to end its armed presence south of the Litani River.
