Sweden calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, urges protection of civilians

Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, voicing concern over escalating hostilities and urging all parties to respect international law, Anadolu reports. “I am deeply concerned about escalation of hostilities in Lebanon. Today I have underlined Sweden’s support and solidarity to Lebanon to my counterpart @YoussefRaggi. The Lebanese people deserve peace and security,” Stenergard said on US social media company X. “Sweden calls for an immediate ceasefire. We urge Israel to refrain from further attacks on Lebanese territory. Hezbollah must immediately cease its attacks against Israel. Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected,” she added. READ: Israeli army expands ground offensive in southern Lebanon Stenergard also emphasized the need to uphold legal […]