DRC calls for the immediate de-escalation of violence in Lebanon

Over 550 people have been killed as a result of Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon over the past two days, including 50 children. Lebanon, already hosting 1.5M refugees and scourged by a collapsing economy, is at the brink of collapse. 

DRC's Secretary General Charlotte Slente said that indiscriminate attacks violate international law. She added, "The UN Security Council and the General Assembly must act now to pressure parties to save lives and end hostilities. We call for adherence to International Humanitarian Law, an end to the violence, and urgent support from donors to provide aid to those affected in Lebanon."

As world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly this week, they must use all available diplomatic channels to uphold international humanitarian law, call for an end to this escalation in violence, as well as for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.