Construction equipment multinationals may be aiding Israeli war crimes, experts say
Summary
Human rights experts say six large construction equipment companies may be helping Israel commit war crimes by selling machinery used to destroy villages in southern Lebanon. Images and videos show Israeli forces using excavators and bulldozers from these companies to demolish homes and public infrastructure after a recent ceasefire.Key Facts
- Six companies—Caterpillar, Volvo, Hyundai, Doosan, Hitachi, and Komatsu—make the equipment seen being used by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
- At least 46 villages in southern Lebanon have been heavily damaged, mostly by demolitions after the April 17 ceasefire.
- Israel says it is destroying Hezbollah infrastructure and has called for destroying homes near the border to remove threats.
- Human Rights Watch describes the widespread destruction as possible war crimes.
- Videos show the military destroying homes, shops, solar panels, and water systems using excavators made by the foreign companies.
- Israeli military said one incident seen in video was not aligned with their values and is being investigated.
- Experts warn companies supplying these machines could face legal consequences for complicity in war crimes.
- Amnesty International stresses companies should stop supplying Israel until they ensure their equipment is not used in violations of international law.
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