DATA & FIGURES
The Israeli air strikes have resulted in four people killed in Nabatieh, including in drone strikes on several vehicles. The United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that of the 174 projectiles fired, 169 were attributed to Israel and five to Hezbollah. The Israeli military has declared about 4.6 percent of Lebanon as a 'no-go zone' on November 28, 2024, and this year, just three days after an April 17 ceasefire announcement, the restricted area was expanded to about 6 percent of the country. Lebanese officials said Israel has killed more than 3,800 people, wounded 11,850, and displaced more than one million.
THE SCENARIO
The situation in Lebanon is one of the main pillars of the US-Iran agreement, with Iran warning that Israel should expect 'a harsh response' if it does not stop its attacks. The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the withdrawal of the Israeli military from Lebanese territory is one of the core demands right now to move forward with the framework agreement Iran has with the US.
DIRECT QUOTE
"Instead of forcibly uprooting communities and designating entire swathes of Lebanese land as 'no-go zones' for civilians, Israeli forces must immediately withdraw from Lebanese territory." — Kristine Beckerle, Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Amnesty International
BBN INSIGHT
The ongoing conflict in Lebanon poses a significant threat to the stability of the region, with the US-Iran agreement hanging in the balance. The Israeli military's actions in Lebanon have been deemed war crimes by Amnesty International, and the international community must take a strong stance against such violations.