“The scale of killings and destruction in Lebanon today is simply horrific. Such a massacre, within hours of a ceasefire agreement with Iran, defies belief. It puts enormous strain on the fragile peace that civilians desperately need,” said the UN human rights chief.During the day, Israel, the United States, and Pakistan — which helped mediate with Iran — gave differing statements on whether Lebanon is included in the temporary ceasefire. BREAKING:This is Beirut.Israel is dropping bombs on residential neighborhoods in Lebanon’s capital — wiping out civilian apartment buildings.This is terrorism. pic.twitter.com/TYZPvqxQJb— sarah (@sahouraxo) March 31, 2026Pakistan’s position is that Lebanon was included, but Israel and the White House said that it was not.💔🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon on day one of the 'ceasefire' pic.twitter.com/4odBTxrXll— Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) April 8, 2026The Israeli military earlier stated that it carried out 100 strikes on Hezbollah command centers and military sites, in what it described as the largest coordinated strike in Lebanon since the start of this conflict.Lebanon’s Civil Defense reported that the death toll from the devastating Israeli attacks has risen to 254, with 1,165 people injured. The strikes, which came without warning, have left residents of the Lebanese capital in a state of fear.Before today’s attacks, at least 1,530 people had been killed and 4,812 injured in Lebanon since the start of the war, according to data from the Ministry of Health released on Tuesday.Heavy destruction strikes Maroun al-Ras in southern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes, with homes and infrastructure severely damaged. pic.twitter.com/aULMYV4gkM— ADI ALARDAH (@alardah91) April 8, 2026Türk reiterated that international humanitarian law protects civilians and civilian infrastructure.Israel 🇮🇱 gives it’s response to a ‘ceasefire’:•50 🇮🇱 jets dropped 160 bombs in 1 min•100 Lebanon 🇱🇧 sites bombed in 10 mins•multiple Lebanon 🇱🇧residential locations•300 plus people murderedIsrael 🇮🇱 is a pariah stateExpel 🇮🇱 from the UN now.pic.twitter.com/ezxCs5QsEG— Howard Beckett (@BeckettUnite) April 8, 2026 “Every attack must comply with the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, such as distinction, proportionality, and precautionary measures to protect civilians.” “These principles are non-negotiable and must always be respected, regardless of the circumstances of an armed conflict,” Türk said.Apocalyptic scenes in Lebanon’s capital right now.Israel has launched 100 airstrikes on Lebanon in 10 minutes.Striking South Lebanon, Beirut and the Bekaa Valley simultaneously.This isn’t a ceasefire.It’s mass bombardment of civilian areas. pic.twitter.com/ygTf2Pscrn— sarah (@sahouraxo) April 8, 2026“There must be a swift and independent investigation into all alleged violations of the law, and those responsible must be brought to justice,” he added.
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Bloodshed in Lebanon; "Such a massacre is unbelievable" PHOTO/VIDEO
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Wednesday, saying that such a massacre is unbelievable.
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