United Kingdom Has Condemned Hizballah’s Decision To Join Iran’s Attacks Against Israel At The UN Security Council.

New York; April 2026: UK Chargé d’Affaires to the United Nations James Kariuki has condemned the joining of the Hizballah alongside Iran against their war against Irael, and the United States. James Kariuki was responding, to Israel’s decision in expanding its ground operations further into Lebanon to disarm Hizballah and threatens Lebanon’s sovereignty, at the United Nations Security Council today early morning (IST).

James Kariuki has reiterated saying – “The United Kingdom strongly condemns the recent attacks on UNIFIL, including those which caused the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers and injured Polish peacekeepers. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased and with the injured. Such attacks are unacceptable. We urge all parties to ensure the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel and premises, in accordance with international law. I thank all peacekeepers serving in Lebanon for their dedication, bravery, and professionalism. Many of us here had the opportunity to meet them during our visit to Lebanon in December”.

Chargé d’Affaires has asserted: “President, the UK is clear in its condemnation of Hizballah’s decision to join Iran’s attacks against Israel. Hizballah’s attacks on Israel, including civilian communities south of the Blue Line, must cease immediately. I commend the Lebanese government’s decision to ban all Hizballah military activity and initiate a plan to bring all weapons under state control. We will continue to support the Lebanese Armed Forces as they undertake this task, as Lebanon’s sole legitimate defender”.

He further stated that the actions of this proscribed terrorist group, at the instigation of the Iranian regime, are once again drawing the people of Lebanon into a conflict they do not want and which is not in their interests, and Israel’s decision to expand its ground operations further into Lebanon threatens Lebanon’s sovereignty. However, the strikes on Lebanese Armed Forces positions are also deeply concerning.

Kariuki has expressed his anguishment upon learning that the conflict is causing a deepening crisis, with dire consequences for civilians. The humanitarian toll is staggering. More than 01 million people have been forced from their homes, with women and children facing the greatest risks. Among the displaced are over 12,000 pregnant women, many struggling to access essential healthcare. At least 121 children have been killed, and countless others are enduring the trauma of violence, loss, and upheaval.

Attacks impacting healthcare facilities have intensified, with more than 50 health workers killed to date, which according to Kariuki is unacceptable. He has urged all parties to the conflict to uphold international humanitarian law, with emphasis on the protection of civil and critical infrastructure, and humanitarian access enabled. 

It is mention-worthy that the United Kingdom has provided $12 million in support of the government of Lebanon’s efforts to reach vulnerable communities.

UK Chargé d’Affaires to the United Nations concluded: “We stand with those working tirelessly to protect civilians and deliver life‑saving assistance, and finally, President, we support the urgent need for direct negotiations between the governments of Israel and Lebanon. This is the only path towards lasting peace and security for people both sides of the Blue Line. Both Israel and Lebanon want to see an end to Hizballah’s ability to threaten the region. Further expansion of this conflict will only repeat the cycle of violence across the Blue Line and drag the region further into crisis”.

Suvro Sanyal – Team Maverick.