UN condemns damage from Israeli strikes in Beirut DW 10/21/2024
Briefly

The UN criticized Israeli airstrikes that targeted facilities linked to Hezbollah, stating that they caused "extensive damage to civilian objects" amidst ongoing military tensions.
An Israeli military spokesman highlighted that a key target was an underground vault used to finance Hezbollah's activities, emphasizing the operational rationale behind the strikes.
More than a dozen locations associated with Hezbollah's financial network were struck, prompting the UN to reiterate the importance of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
The UN Human Rights Office condemned the bombardment, asserting that international humanitarian law must be respected, maintaining that civilians and their properties should not be compromised.
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