Israeli Operations In Lebanon Continue To Kill Civilians

15 April 2025

Israeli military operations in Lebanon continue to kill and injure civilians, and destroy civilian infrastructure, raising concerns regarding the protection of civilians.

According to our initial review, at least 71 civilians have been killed by Israeli forces in Lebanon, since the ceasefire came into effect on 27 November last year. Among the victims are 14 women and 9 children. People remain gripped by fear, and over 92,000 are still displaced from their homes.

Most recently, for the first time since the ceasefire, the southern suburbs of Beirut have been hit in two different incidents. The area targeted was in the vicinity of two schools. A strike on a residential building in the early morning of 1 April killed two civilians and caused significant damage to neighbouring buildings. On 3 April, Israeli airstrikes hit a newly established medical centre run by the Islamic Health Society in Naqoura, southern Lebanon, completely destroying the centre and damaging two ambulances. And between 4 and 8 April, multiple Israeli airstrikes on several towns in the south of Lebanon reportedly killed at least 6 people.

Israeli strikes on Lebanese territory have hit civilian infrastructure since the ceasefire, including residential buildings, medical facilities, roads and at least one café reportedly hit in Aita Al-Shaab.

Also, since the ceasefire began, at least five rockets, two mortars and a drone have been launched from Lebanon towards the north of Israel, according to the Israeli army. Tens of thousands of Israelis are still reportedly displaced from the north.

The violence must stop immediately. All parties to the conflict must respect international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution. There must be prompt, independent and impartial investigations into all allegations of serious violations of international humanitarian law, and those found responsible must be held to account.

All those internally displaced, in Lebanon and in Israel, should be able to safely return home. Unexploded remnants of war in southern Lebanon should be removed to ensure people can safely resume their lives upon return. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk urges all parties to respect the commitments they have made under the ceasefire – which needs to transition into a permanent cessation of hostilities – and to ensure full respect for and implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701.

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