Spain condemns violence in Lebanon, calls situation ‘unacceptable’

Spain on Sunday condemned the escalating violence in Lebanon, calling the situation “unacceptable” and urging all parties to halt hostilities, Anadolu reports. In a post on social media, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said the Lebanese people were “victims of a war not of their making” and stressed that both Israel’s bombardments and Hezbollah’s missile launches must stop. He reiterated Spain’s support for the Lebanese government, saying it was doing “everything possible to ensure the safety of the population.” “Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are vital,” he said, adding: “The Lebanese Armed Forces must be able to maintain the monopoly of force by the State.” READ: Iran says ending Israeli occupation, attacks ‘key’ to restoring calm to Lebanon Albares said […]