UN experts urge US to halt Israel strikes

United Nations Human Rights Council experts have condemned Israel's bombing campaign in Lebanon earlier this month as "illegal aggression and indiscriminate bombing." The experts issued their statement on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, calling for the United States to leverage its influence to pressure Israel into halting military strikes. This condemnation comes amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with the UN experts arguing that such actions violate international law. The statement adds to growing international pressure on Israel regarding its military operations in Lebanon.