UN Chief António Guterres Condemns Israel’s Lebanon Strikes, Warns Threat to Iran-US Ceasefire

António Guterres has strongly condemned the large-scale Israeli strikes across Lebanon on April 8, which reportedly resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, including children. In a statement shared on social media, the United Nations chief described the attacks as deeply alarming, particularly in the context of the recently announced ceasefire between Iran and the United States.

I unequivocally condemn the massive strikes by Israel across Lebanon on 8 April that resulted in hundreds of civilians being killed & injured, including children.

With the announcement of the ceasefire between Iran & the USA, the ongoing military activity in Lebanon poses a… pic.twitter.com/J9ZFUMxvNg

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) April 9, 2026

Guterres warned that the continued military escalation in Lebanon poses a serious threat to the fragile ceasefire and undermines ongoing efforts toward achieving lasting and comprehensive peace in the region. Calling for immediate de-escalation, he emphasized that hostilities must stop without delay. He also stressed the urgent need to uphold international law, highlighting that civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected at all times. Reiterating a long-standing position, the UN Secretary-General stated that attacks targeting civilians are unacceptable and underscored that there is no military solution to the conflict.