The German Chancellery has requested that Israel disclose the details of its recent military campaign in southern Lebanon. Friedrich Merz indicated that Germany views the latest escalation in the region with significant concern and has called upon the Iran-backed militia, Hezbollah, to disarm. According to reports, the three-week offensive in southern Lebanon has resulted in substantial displacement and casualties, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
These figures indicate that approximately one in five Lebanese residents, totaling around 1.4 million people, have been displaced. Furthermore, the Ministry reports at least 3,412 fatalities resulting from Israeli attacks since March 2. It should be noted that the reported casualty figures do not distinguish between combatants and civilians, while Israel asserts that it issues advance warnings to safeguard civilians.
Separately, Iran has demanded immediate access to $12 billion in frozen funds, citing an agreement reached with the United States. The international focus remains on the escalating tensions in Lebanon. Germany has publicly called for de-escalation, while the scope and nature of Israel’s operations in Lebanon remain a subject of international inquiry.
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