He said demolitions of homes and places of worship were ongoing and that casualties were rising “day after day”.
“Pressure must be exerted on Israel to ensure it respects international laws and conventions and ceases targeting civilians, paramedics, civil defence, and humanitarian health and relief organisations,” he said.
The remarks came as three paramedics killed in Israeli strikes were buried. Aoun added that at least 17 medics from the Lebanese Red Cross and other humanitarian organisations have been killed so far, alongside journalists.
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He also renewed calls for assistance in determining the fate of Lebanese detainees held in Israeli prisons, saying Israel has refused to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross access to them.
Since March 2, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed at least 2,534 people, wounded 7,863, and displaced more than 1.6 million — roughly one-fifth of the population — according to official figures.
A 10-day ceasefire that began on April 17 was later extended until May 17, but Lebanese authorities say Israel continues daily violations through air strikes and home demolitions in the south.
