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UN Human Rights Chief Says Israel Must End Occupation and House Demolitions in Lebanon
Türk said Israeli demolitions may violate international humanitarian law and could undermine a deal on troop withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament.
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urged Israel to end its occupation of southern Lebanon and halt home demolitions ahead of upcoming direct talks.
- The conflict, which began March 2 following U.S.-Israeli February attacks, has killed more than 4,000 people and displaced 1.2 million, with Israeli forces still occupying dozens of towns and villages.
- Turk described the situation as a "wholesale destruction" of civilian homes, noting that demolition raises "huge flags about compliance with international humanitarian law." He said some Israeli actions could amount to war crimes.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warned that ongoing Israeli military presence may "undermine its effectiveness," while Hezbollah maintains it will not disarm or participate in direct negotiations ahead of Rome talks.
- Israel, which claims its operations target Hezbollah infrastructure, was among 10 countries that voted against appointing Turk to a second term at the United Nations General Assembly.
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UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon
The United Nations' human rights chief says Israel must end its military presence in southern Lebanon and stop demolishing homes.
·New York, United States
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The Yala Nafarroa platform has participated in an international delegation that has visited southern Lebanon, invited by the municipalities of Tyre and Nabatieh, and has verified on the ground the destruction of civilian cities, homes and infrastructure, while the last official balance rises to 4,329 people killed and 12,233 injured since 2 March.
·Pamplona, Spain
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Center
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