# Lebanon-Israel accord betrayed war crime victims, rights groups claim

Human rights organizations have condemned the recent normalization deal between Lebanon and Israel, arguing it abandons accountability for victims of past war crimes. They say the agreement prioritizes political and economic interests over justice and victims' rights. The criticism highlights ongoing tensions over unresolved atrocities in the region.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/3/lebanon-israel-deal-betrays-victims-of-war-crimes-rights-groups-say?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:27:15 +0000