UN urges independent probe into deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon
The United Nations calls for a "prompt, independent and thorough investigation" into an Israeli strike in the northern Lebanese village of Aito. So far, Israel's numerous strikes since it invaded Lebanon in September have mainly been concentrated in predominantly Shiite Muslim areas further south, where Hezbollah has built its power base.
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00:00What we're hearing is that amongst the 22 people who were killed were 12 women and two children.
00:07We understand it was a four-storey residential building that was struck.
00:14With these factors in mind, we have real concerns with respect to IHL, so the laws of war
00:21and principles of distinction, precaution and proportionality.
00:25In this case, we would, our office, call for a prompt, independent and thorough investigation into this incident.