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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
UN ‘strongly condemns’ Israel’s strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon
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Rescuers search for victims in a destroyed building that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations “strongly condemns” Israel’s latest wave of strikes targeting the Hezbollah terror group across neighboring Lebanon, a spokesperson says, lamenting the loss of civilian lives.
“The United Nations strongly condemns the strikes by Israel across Lebanon that resulted in significant civilian casualties,” says Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
“We continue to call on all sides to avail themselves of diplomatic channels, cease hostilities,” and use the new US-Iran ceasefire as an opportunity to prevent further loss of life, he adds.
Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.
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