UN 'strongly condemns' Israeli strikes in Lebanon: Spokesman
AFP , Wednesday 8 Apr 2026
The United Nations "strongly condemns" Israel's latest wave of strikes across neighboring Lebanon, a spokesperson said Wednesday, lamenting the loss of civilian lives.
Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. UN
"The United Nations strongly condemns the strikes by Israel across Lebanon that resulted in significant civilian casualties," said 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 added.
Short link: