Lebanon and Israel's envoys engaged in a heated exchange at the United Nations Security Council on Friday, following a series of Israeli attacks in Lebanon targeting the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. The conflict escalated as Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib condemned the attacks, labeling them as a 'terrorist attack' that posed a threat to global security.
Bou Habib expressed grave concern over the detonation of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon, resulting in casualties including children and numerous injuries. He urged the Security Council to take decisive action to condemn and deter the perpetrators of these aggressions to uphold international law and human rights.
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon responded by criticizing Bou Habib for not explicitly mentioning Hezbollah's involvement in the attacks. Danon accused Hezbollah of violating international law and emphasized Israel's stance against allowing further provocations from the group. While Israel aims to avoid escalating regional tensions, Danon affirmed that Israel would not tolerate ongoing provocations by Hezbollah.
The clash at the UN Security Council underscores the heightened tensions between Lebanon and Israel, fueled by recent attacks and accusations of terrorism. The international community closely monitors the situation as both sides present their perspectives on the escalating conflict.
