Amnesty urges investigating Israeli attacks on Lebanon as 'war crimes'
Summary
Amnesty International has accused Israel of committing war crimes in Lebanon by targeting civilian families in airstrikes, calling for investigations and an arms embargo. Israel says its military operations respond to Hezbollah attacks.
Key Points
- Amnesty International accused Israel of carrying out airstrikes in Lebanon that killed civilians, including children, that may constitute war crimes.
- Israel launched major airstrikes and a ground invasion after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel.
- Amnesty's investigation found evidence suggesting Israeli forces violated international humanitarian law by failing to distinguish between civilian and military targets.
- Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that military actions were a response to Hezbollah attacks and insisted on maintaining a security presence in Lebanon.
