Over 1,2 million peopler has forced to flee their homes in Lebanon after Israeli attacks and extensive evacuation worder. This combined with widespread destruction of civiliannfrastruktura warns human rights institutions risk violating international humanitarian law.
Israeli military plans to control southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, rapporterar ReutersThe area corresponds to a productionpart of the country's territory. This was announced by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz just before Passover.
Besthe chain follows after to Israel at the beginning of March issued a comprehensive evacuation orderrare to over 100 communities in southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut's southern suburbs.
Denna recent heating in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel follows Israeli and US attacks on Hezbollah-allied Iran on February 28, 2026. Hezbollah responded with rockets at Israel on March 2 who responded with airstrikes.
Several international organizations are critical of how the evacuations are being carried out.
UN High Commission for Human Rights OHCHRMore writes in a statement thatthe evacuations is so extensive to they are difficult to implement and affect an already vulnerable population.
Såväl OHCHR som människorättsorganisationen Amnesty International warns for att they are bigthe evacuations can be equated with forced displacement. Something that is prohibited under international humanitarian law.
- In the 24 hours following the massive evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs, the Israeli military has carried out repeated airstrikes, many without warning, Amnesty writes and points out to evacuatethe order does not enable the warring parties to treat areas as free shooting ranges.
One in seven residents has been forced i hastily leave their homes. Many residents are now living in temporary shelters such as schools or tents. The crowding is severe and access is limited. till water and hygiene is limited, writes the aid organization Norwegian Refugee Council.
At the same time, people are dying as a result of attacks. According to Lebanese authorities has iIsraeli attacks since the beginning of March killed over 1 700 persons, according to reports in several media. Amnesty has previously also pointed out Israel's attacks on and destruction by civil infrastructurestructure.
En ceasefire between the US and Iran was announced on Wednesday night eighth April. According to Iran and the mediator Pakistan, the ceasefire should also apply to Lebanon. Men Israel and the United States believes that the agreement only applies to Iran. Only hours publicithe making Israel attacked over 100 targets in Lebanon.
Want to learn more? Also read our article about the difficulties for migrants seeking humanitarian aid in war-torn Lebanon.
This is what humanitarian law says about attacking civilian targets
According to international humanitarian law gets warring parties only attack military targets. That is, objects that contribute to military operations and whose destruction provides a clear military advantage. Civilian objects, such as homes and financial institutions, are protected and are generally allowed to be targets for attacks.
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