The UN special coordinator for Lebanon, Michael Williams, condemned the "disproportionate use of force" made yesterday by Israel against demonstrators on the border between Israel and Lebanon, which killed 10 people. "I am shocked by the number of deaths and the disproportionate use of force by the Israeli army against unarmed demonstrators.
Something that I condemn," Williams said after meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati appointed. Williams, who presented the condolences to the families of those killed, said his interview with Mikati focused on the bloodshed in the "Blue Line" border between the two countries or established by the UN as well as in the evolution of situation in northern Iraq and the region.
"The incidents along the Blue Line yesterday represent the worst violation since the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel in August 2006," he added. A total of ten people were killed and 112 wounded in the southern Lebanese town of Maroun Ras when Israeli soldiers shot and tried to stop thousands of protesters from approaching the border.
Participants in the protest had gathered to commemorate the Nakba (catastrophe), reminiscent of Palestinian exile coincided with the creation of the State of Israel. "All parties should exercise maximum restraint, avoid resorting to such violence and implement resolution 701 thousand" of the Security Council of the UN that ended the 2006 war between the two countries.
Israeli media reported yesterday about Israel's intention to submit a complaint to the UN on Lebanon and Syria for the demonstrations that occurred in areas bordering the two countries. The Israeli delegation at the UN denounce the violation of international law and resolutions of the Security Council for allowing the two Arab governments that the demonstrators from approaching the border, according to local media reports.
In the case of Lebanon, the Israeli army confirmed it had fired at the legs of the protesters not to cross the "Blue Line" but blamed the shooting victims of the Lebanese army. After meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Williams also said that "the United Nations continues to monitor developments of the situation along Lebanon's northern border and are ready to meet the needs of displaced Syrians in the area." Williams was referring to hundreds of Syrians crossing almost daily, Lebanon, fleeing the repressive regime of Syria, the scene from the March 15 demonstrations to demand democratic reforms.
The UN coordinator in the country of the cedars urged Lebanese authorities to "take appropriate measures" to deal with refugees and expressed his "satisfaction" with the steps taken so far. 
Something that I condemn," Williams said after meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati appointed. Williams, who presented the condolences to the families of those killed, said his interview with Mikati focused on the bloodshed in the "Blue Line" border between the two countries or established by the UN as well as in the evolution of situation in northern Iraq and the region.
"The incidents along the Blue Line yesterday represent the worst violation since the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel in August 2006," he added. A total of ten people were killed and 112 wounded in the southern Lebanese town of Maroun Ras when Israeli soldiers shot and tried to stop thousands of protesters from approaching the border.
Participants in the protest had gathered to commemorate the Nakba (catastrophe), reminiscent of Palestinian exile coincided with the creation of the State of Israel. "All parties should exercise maximum restraint, avoid resorting to such violence and implement resolution 701 thousand" of the Security Council of the UN that ended the 2006 war between the two countries.
Israeli media reported yesterday about Israel's intention to submit a complaint to the UN on Lebanon and Syria for the demonstrations that occurred in areas bordering the two countries. The Israeli delegation at the UN denounce the violation of international law and resolutions of the Security Council for allowing the two Arab governments that the demonstrators from approaching the border, according to local media reports.
In the case of Lebanon, the Israeli army confirmed it had fired at the legs of the protesters not to cross the "Blue Line" but blamed the shooting victims of the Lebanese army. After meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Williams also said that "the United Nations continues to monitor developments of the situation along Lebanon's northern border and are ready to meet the needs of displaced Syrians in the area." Williams was referring to hundreds of Syrians crossing almost daily, Lebanon, fleeing the repressive regime of Syria, the scene from the March 15 demonstrations to demand democratic reforms.
The UN coordinator in the country of the cedars urged Lebanese authorities to "take appropriate measures" to deal with refugees and expressed his "satisfaction" with the steps taken so far.
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