UN Experts Accuse Israel of War Crimes in Lebanon Assault

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:40:00 +0200

A group of United Nations experts has condemned Israel's ongoing military actions in Lebanon as a violation of international law, explicitly stating they do not constitute self-defense. The statement, issued amidst intensified Israeli bombardment, describes the attacks as “a blatant violation of the UN Charter” and “an affront to the international legal order.” Reports indicate a significant escalation in Israeli military activity, including large-scale coordinated strikes, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, and the targeting of first responders. Over a million Lebanese citizens have been displaced, thousands have perished, and hundreds of thousands of children have been forced from their homes, creating a dire humanitarian crisis. The UN experts are highlighting what they term “domicide,” the deliberate destruction of homes and civilian infrastructure combined with forced displacement, potentially amounting to crimes against humanity and war crimes. Amidst ongoing, albeit fra