Israel's large-scale military escalation in Lebanon, coupled with the forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of civilians and the systematic destruction of villages, towns, and civilian objects, is deeply alarming, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said in a press release."These developments raise serious concerns about efforts to impose new geographic and security realities by force, in violation of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. They require urgent international action to halt the attacks and ensure accountability for those responsible," it added.Euro-Med Monitor said that the Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2, 2026, have killed approximately 3,380 people and injured more than 10,150 others, according to official figures."The ground incursions and evacuation orders have been part of a widespread campaign of destruction targeting Lebanese border villages and towns. Israeli forces have used explosives and land clearing to level residential areas, infrastructure, and key facilities, significantly changing the landscape and making these areas uninhabitable. This appears to be a punitive strategy designed to prevent civilians from returning, impacting their ability to restore or maintain their livelihoods, social stability, and means of survival," Euro-Med Monitor said.It pointed out that the global tendency to issue statements of concern and condemnation as mere platitudes, without implementing practical deterrent measures or accountability mechanisms, fosters a culture of systemic impunity, adding that this approach weakens the effectiveness of international law in safeguarding civilians and preventing further serious violations.Euro-Med Monitor stressed that a complete ban on the transfer or export of arms and ammunition to Israel must be enforced, especially when there's a risk that these weapons could be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law.Euro-Med Monitor also urges action to strengthen the humanitarian response and to provide adequate funding for emergency relief plans, ensuring that the essential needs of displaced persons are met and that their means of survival are protected amid the sharp deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Lebanon.Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor called on the international community to activate universal jurisdiction to prevent perpetrators of serious violations in Lebanon from enjoying impunity. It also urges the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and independent UN bodies to promptly monitor and document crimes in Lebanon, such as forced displacement, indiscriminate or disproportionate attacks, unjustified property destruction, and the establishment of long-term military realities. They must also identify individual criminal responsibility to lay the groundwork for a justice process that provides redress for victims and addresses the breakdown of international accountability amid serious Israeli violations.
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