Israeli drones strike Lebanon despite US-brokered framework deal
Summary
Israeli drones struck several locations in southern Lebanon, injuring two people despite a recent U.S.-brokered agreement aimed at reducing conflict. Amnesty International accused Israel of committing war crimes in past strikes that killed civilians and called for international investigations.Key Facts
- Two people were injured in a drone strike on a pick-up truck in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district.
- The strikes occurred after a U.S.-brokered framework deal intended to lead to a phased Israeli withdrawal.
- Separate drone attacks targeted other towns in southern Lebanon, with no reported casualties.
- Amnesty International reported that Israeli strikes in March killed 24 civilians, including 12 children.
- Amnesty claims Israeli forces violated international law by attacking civilians and civilian property.
- Amnesty urges an arms embargo on Israel and investigations by international courts.
- The U.S.-brokered agreement does not require Israel to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon.
- Lebanon’s health ministry reports 4,321 deaths and 12,204 injuries from Israeli attacks since early March.
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