Europe strongly condemns Israeli attacks on un peacekeepers in Lebanon
European leaders urge de-escalation while warning Israel against expanding war as civilian displacement and casualties continue rising
LONDON (MNTV) — A group of European nations, along with the European Union, has strongly condemned recent Israeli attacks targeting the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), as tensions escalate in Lebanon amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive.
In a joint statement, foreign ministers from Belgium, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the Greek Cypriot administration, alongside the EU’s foreign policy chief, stressed that Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected.
The statement condemned recent Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers, describing them as unacceptable and warning that such incidents have resulted in casualties among international personnel deployed to maintain stability.
European officials called for immediate de-escalation and a return to the cessation of hostilities framework under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
While also criticizing actions by Hezbollah, which they said must cease, the ministers placed growing emphasis on Israel for preventing further escalation driven by its expanding illegal military invasion.
They specifically urged Israel to refrain from widening the conflict, including launching or deepening ground operations inside Lebanese territory.
The statement further called for the protection of civilians, humanitarian workers, and critical infrastructure such as airports, ports, and bridges in accordance with international humanitarian law.
It highlighted serious concern over the forced displacement of more than one million people across Lebanon as the conflict intensifies.
Israel has continued sustained airstrikes and ground operations across southern Lebanon following cross-border tensions earlier this month, drawing increasing international criticism over the scale of destruction and rising civilian casualties.
Lebanese authorities report that at least 1,247 people have been killed and 3,690 injured in the ongoing attacks.
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