UN experts have voiced “sharp condemnation” over Israel’s violations of international law in Lebanon, warning that its escalating attacks there will only exacerbate death and displacement in its neighbour, Anadolu reports.

“The number of internally displaced persons in Lebanon has more than tripled in less than a month due to Israel’s relentless attacks on populated areas coupled with belated or ineffective evacuation orders, in violation of the principles of distinction and proportionality,” the experts said in a statement.

“Israel’s latest breach of international law — a ground invasion in violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and Security Council resolution 1701 — will only add to this mounting toll of death and displacement,” they said.

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