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Lebanon Accuses Israel of War Crimes at ILO

Lebanon filed a complaint with the ILO against Israel for deadly attacks on communication devices in September 2024, which resulted in thousands of casualties.

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What action did Lebanon take in response to the September attacks?: Lebanon filed a complaint with the International Labor Organization (ILO) against Israel for attacks on communication devices in September 2024 that killed and injured thousands of civilians.
Why did Lebanon choose the ILO as the forum to file its complaint?: The ILO complaint highlights the violation of workplace safety and security principles, given that many workers were using the targeted devices when the attacks occurred.
What are Lebanon's plans beyond the ILO complaint regarding the attacks?: Besides the ILO complaint, Lebanon plans to file further complaints against Israel in other international forums like the World Trade Organization due to the extent of the damage caused by Israeli operations.
What kind of devices were targeted in the attacks, and what were the consequences?: The attacks targeted pagers and walkie-talkies, causing explosions that resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, including loss of limbs and eyesight.
How did the Lebanese Labor Minister describe the attacks, and what was the purpose of filing the complaint?: Lebanese Labor Minister Mustafa Bayram called the attacks an 'egregious war against humanity' and stated that the complaint to the ILO was intended to prevent future such crimes.

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