The United Nations mission in Lebanon has called for de-escalation and the protection of civilians after Israeli airstrikes killed hundreds on Monday. In a statement, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed “grave concern for the safety of civilians in southern Lebanon amidst the most intense Israeli bombing campaign since last October.” “Attacks on civilians are not only violations of international law but may amount to war crimes,” UNIFIL said, as the Lebanese health minister said that at least 274 people have been killed in the bombing campaign. The statement said Aro…