Russian Envoy Critiques Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire as a Pretext for Aggression
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire became cover for further aggression — Russian envoy to UN
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Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya criticized the April ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, stating it has not alleviated tensions but instead allowed for continued Israeli military actions. He emphasized the need for international attention on the situation in Lebanon.
- 01Vasily Nebenzya is Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN.
- 02The ceasefire was brokered by Washington on April 17, 2023.
- 03Nebenzya described the ceasefire as a 'smokescreen' for Israeli aggression.
- 04Israeli actions include expanding occupation zones and destroying settlements.
- 05An extraordinary UN Security Council meeting was requested to address the situation.
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During a UN Security Council meeting, Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, expressed concerns that the ceasefire established between Israel and Lebanon in April 2023 has failed to ease tensions. Instead, he claimed it has served as a cover for further Israeli military actions against Lebanon. Nebenzya highlighted that while the international community anticipated new discussions in Washington, Israeli forces have continued to expand their occupation and employ scorched-earth tactics, destroying entire settlements. He urged the international community to pay close attention to the deteriorating situation in Lebanon.
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The ongoing aggression affects the stability and safety of communities in Lebanon.
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