Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, speaking from New York on September 21st, 2025, condemned an Israeli attack in Bint Jbeil that killed five people, including three children. The condemnation came as the world leaders are gathered at the United Nations. The attack occurred between 2:08 PM and 3:06 PM UTC, according to previous reports. President Aoun stated that Israel continues to violate international resolutions, specifically referencing the ceasefire agreement, by committing what he called a "massacre." He appealed to the international community and states sponsoring the November 27, 2024 declaration to pressure Israel for withdrawal from Lebanese territory and adherence to the declaration. "There can be no peace over the blood of our children,” Aoun declared from New York. The Lebanese Ministry of Health had previously confirmed five fatalities, including three children, and two wounded from the incident in Bint Jbeil. The event followed initial reports of a blast in Southern Lebanon earlier in the day, with the exact cause and timing of the raid not immediately detailed by all sources.
