The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins peace- and justice-loving people around the world in unequivocally condemning the latest Israeli drone strike that deliberately targeted a civilian vehicle, a family of five, in Bint Jebail, South Lebanon, this past Sunday. The father and three of his children were killed instantly. The mother and another child remain in critical condition.
This grieving family has deep ties to the Dearborn community. The Charara and Mrouh families will hold funeral services today, Monday, and Tuesday, September 22 and 23, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn.
This massacre is yet another chapter in a long and painful history of Israeli military aggression against Lebanon, especially South Lebanon, conducted with impunity. Despite a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, Israel continues its relentless assaults, violating international law and disregarding global calls for accountability. Such actions are made possible by the unwavering military, financial, political, and diplomatic support of the United States.
This horrific crime comes as world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly and amid growing international momentum to recognize Palestinian statehood. Instead of heeding calls for peace, Israel intensifies its aggression across the region, including in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza. Israel spreads death and destruction with impunity.
AHRC-USA calls on the Trump administration to take decisive action to compel Israel to honor its ceasefire commitments and to end its aggression against Lebanon and its people. Silence and inaction only enable further atrocities.
AHRC extends its deepest condolences to the Charara and Mrouh families. We also wish a full and speedy recovery to the injured.
“Israel is committing atrocities and will continue to commit more atrocities until President Trump forces Netanyahu to stop,” said Imad Hamad, AHRC Executive Director. “As long as the US does not leash Israel, more innocent people like the Lebanese family targeted by Israel will continue to suffer and die,’ added Hamad.
