Lebanon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a complaint to the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary-General, accusing the Israeli army of spraying glyphosate over border villages in the south.
The ministry stated that the allegation is based on laboratory findings detecting high levels of glyphosate in soil samples collected from the region.
Regions Mentioned in the Complaint
In a letter sent on June 10, the ministry claimed that in February, glyphosate was sprayed from the air over the areas of Aita al-Shaab, Ras en-Nakura, and Dahayra.
The complaint noted that this action took place on March 2, about a month before the outbreak of the war.
The official statement explained that chemical analyses of soil samples from the targeted areas showed glyphosate concentrations far exceeding the normal levels typically recorded after direct use on agricultural lands.
The complaint is based on a report prepared by the National Council for Scientific Research, affiliated with the Lebanese government.
Condemnation of Military Vehicle Attack
In a separate letter, Lebanon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, specifically denouncing the targeting of a military vehicle belonging to the Lebanese army earlier this month.
The attack reportedly resulted in the deaths of two officers and one soldier on duty.
The ministry argued that targeting members of the Lebanese army directly undermines diplomatic efforts.
The statement referenced direct talks ongoing in Washington since April and a recent meeting last month at the Pentagon between military delegations from both sides.
UNIFIL's Statement
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) had previously announced that during that period, the Israeli army informed them of plans to release a non-toxic chemical near the Blue Line, requesting international personnel to avoid the area.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun also stated on February 4 that Israeli aircraft had dropped toxic agricultural chemicals over farmland and gardens in some southern villages, describing this as a clear violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and an environmental and health crime against its people and land.
