Beirut: The UN Human Rights Office has issued a strong condemnation of the recent Israeli attacks on Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial association, which has led to substantial damage to civilian infrastructure in Lebanon. According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the UN body criticized the "heavy Israeli bombardment of various urban and residential areas in the southern Beirut suburbs, south Lebanon, and Bekaa" which occurred over the last 24 hours. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the targets were facilities linked to Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial association, allegedly involved in financing Hezbollah's activities against Israel. The attacks have not only resulted in significant destruction of residential properties and civilian infrastructure but have also caused widespread panic and displacement among the local population. The UN Human Rights Office highlighted the severe implications of such military actions on civilians, emphasizing that under international humanitarian law, economic or financial c ontributions to a war effort alone do not justify targeting, as they do not meet the criteria of a military objective. The statement from the UN office underscored the necessity of respecting international humanitarian law, reiterating that civilians and civilian structures should never be targeted. The office called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic negotiations, stressing that these steps are crucial to addressing the needs of the affected civilian population and promoting regional stability.