Israel’s attack against Hezbollah on Tuesday, which saw thousands of rigged pagers explode, resulting in at least 11 deaths and around 4,000 wounded, has seen international condemnation.
Included in these condemnations were reminders on the importance of international humanitarian law and warnings that the attack could have violated international humanitarian law.
The UN’s Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, condemned the attack, with a statement from her office saying: “in accordance with international humanitarian law, she reminds all concerned actors that civilians are not a target and must be protected at all times.”
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, also added to those sentiments, calling for an independent investigation. ….more
