These strikes, the heaviest since Israel began this attack
on Lebanon, have killed over 300 civilians, adding to the total dead in Lebanon
of at least 1,739 with almost 6,000 wounded and over 1,000,000 displaced.
Tommy Campbell, ATUC President said: “The carnage we are
seeing in Lebanon at the hands of the apartheid state of Israel is horrifying,
with civilians and civilian structures bearing the brunt of Israel’s assault.
Coming so soon after a ceasefire agreement makes it even more shocking. Once
again Israel is being allowed to act with complete impunity while ordinary civilians
pay the price.”
Kate Ramsden, ATUC Secretary added: “The latest strikes on
Lebanon, in what Israel military refer to as Operation “Eternal Darkness”, continue
Israel’s appalling track record of carrying out unlawful attacks – first in
Gaza, where its murders of civilians, including children, health workers and
journalists continue, despite the ceasefire there, and now in Lebanon.
“Israel’s complete disregard for international law and
callous disdain for the lives of civilians including children must be ended and
Israel held to account for its flagrant and continued breaches of international
humanitarian law”
ATUC calls for the UK government to immediately halt the
transfer of any weapons or military support to Israel, as we have done
throughout the Gaza genocide. It calls on the Scottish Government to withdraw
support for any companies complicit in supporting Israel’s attacks on Lebanon
and Palestine and its genocide in Gaza.
10 April 2026
