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UN rights chief condemns Israel's Lebanon attacks as terrifying

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  • UN human rights chief condemns Israel's attacks in Lebanon as terrifying
  • UN calls for quick investigation into Israel's extensive attacks on Lebanon
  • Officials note devastating civilian consequences shortly after Iran ceasefire

Volker Türk described Israel's attacks and killings in Lebanon as terrifying, according to his official statement. He demanded a quick and thorough investigation of Israel's extensive attacks on Lebanon, as reported by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The specific attacks and killings Türk referred to have not been detailed, and the exact scope and timeline of Israel's operations in Lebanon remain unclear.

Ravina Shamdasani, a spokesperson, stated that the devastating consequences of this renewed conflict are already clear, with civilians paying a painful high price, based on her press conference remarks. Türk added that the extent of the violence and destruction is hard to take in, especially just hours after a ceasefire with Iran had been agreed, though the specific details of that agreement are unknown. Evidence or reports prompting the UN's call for an investigation have not been disclosed, and the current casualty count and extent of destruction in Lebanon from these attacks are unconfirmed.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, calls Israel's attacks and killing in Lebanon "terrifying".

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The extent of the violence and destruction is hard to take in, especially just hours after a ceasefire with Iran had been agreed.

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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