Egypt Urges UN Security Council to Halt Israeli Escalation in Lebanon, Warns of Regional Instability
Egypt and France pressed the council to act as Israeli attacks in Lebanon killed more than 3,370 people, Lebanese officials said.
- On Monday, the United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Lebanon following a request from France, which described ongoing Israeli military operations as 'extremely concerning.'
- Egypt condemned Israel's 'continued aggression' and expansion of ground operations into southern Lebanon, including the capture of the strategic Beaufort Castle in the deepest incursion in over two decades.
- According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed more than 3,370 people and wounded over 10,000 others, prompting calls for strict enforcement of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
- French President Emmanuel Macron stated 'nothing justifies' the escalation in southern Lebanon, pledging continued support for Lebanese authorities to restore state sovereignty and the country's territorial integrity.
- Macron stressed that regional stability requires an urgent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without conditions and in line with international law.
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Israeli offensive in Lebanon sparks global outrage
• Macron says ‘nothing justifies’ south Lebanon escalation• Germany urges all sides to cease hostilities• Qatar, Jordan condemn persistent assaults• Egypt denounces ‘grave violation of international law, UN Charter’ by Israel PARIS: Several European and Muslim countries on Sunday condemned the latest Israeli offensive in Lebanon, with France seeking an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council over the issue after President Emmanu…
The meeting has been urgently requested by France following the expansion of Israeli military operations in Lebanese territory
This Friday, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported nearly 80 minors killed in a week by Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
The session was urgently requested this Sunday by France following the expansion of Israeli military operations in Lebanese territory. The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency session this Monday for the increase in the Israeli offensive in Lebanon, after France requested it, as confirmed by the UN to EFE this Sunday. The United Nations body will meet again to discuss the situation in the Middle East, despite having already con…
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