Egypt has condemned the recent escalation of Israeli military operations in Lebanon, which have resulted in the deaths of over 356 people, including 24 children and 42 women. More than 1,246 people have been injured in the strikes, according to Lebanese health authorities. In a statement issued by Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the evening of 23 September, the Egyptian government expressed its “sincere solidarity with Lebanon and its brotherly people,” and reaffirmed its “complete rejection of any violations against the sovereignty of Lebanon and its territories.” The statement comes as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, with Egypt warning that continued Israeli aggression risks dragging the region into an all-out war. “Egypt calls for immediate intervention by international forces and the UN Security Council to stop Israel’s escalation,” the statement read, adding that the military escalation “threatens the fate of its people and the horizon of peace.” Egypt also urged the swift implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for a cessation of hostilities along the Lebanon-Israel border. The Foreign Ministry stressed that the resolution should be applied fully and without “selections,” advocating for a…
Egypt Calls for Immediate Ceasefire as Israeli Strikes Kill Over 356 in Lebanon
September 23, 2024
