EU calls for immediate halt to attacks in Lebanon, urges protection of civilians

The European Union called on Friday for an immediate halt to attacks in Lebanon, stressing that the ongoing violence has already caused severe civilian casualties and widespread damage to civilian infrastructure, Anadolu reports. “We demand the immediate cessation of attacks in Lebanon, which have already taken a heavy, heavy toll on civilians and civilian infrastructure. It is clear that all parties must fully comply with international humanitarian law,” European Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni told reporters in Brussels. El Anouni said the EU welcomes recent announcements regarding the initiation of peace talks between Israel and Lebanon, describing them as a “positive development,” while stressing that diplomacy remains “the only viable path forward.” He urged all parties to engage “seriously and in […]