"Tom Fletcher highlighted the urgent need for the UN Security Council to consider how to protect civilians in Lebanon amidst Israel's ongoing military actions and stated, 'Given the trajectory that some Israeli ministers have described... how will you protect civilians?'"
"Fletcher raised concerns about the international community's preparedness for a potential new addition to occupied territories, stating, 'How should we prepare collectively as the international community for a new addition to the list of occupied territories?'"
"Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced plans for a security zone in southern Lebanon, asserting, 'At the end of the operation, the [Israeli army] will establish itself in a security zone inside Lebanon and will maintain security control over the entire area up to the Litani [River].'"
"Human rights groups have condemned Israel's military operations, warning against attacks on civilian infrastructure and the coercive displacement of residents, emphasizing the need for protection of civilians during the conflict."
The UN humanitarian chief has called on the UNSC to take action to protect civilians in Lebanon as Israel intensifies its military invasion. Tom Fletcher emphasized the need for international preparedness for potential new occupied territories, referencing Israeli ministers' statements about their aims in Lebanon. Over 1.1 million people have been displaced since the escalation began on March 2. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz indicated plans for a security zone in southern Lebanon, raising concerns from human rights groups about civilian safety and infrastructure attacks.
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