India expressed concern over escalating civilian deaths in Lebanon as Israeli strikes continue despite a fragile ceasefire, MEA said. Officials said the situation is closely monitored, with India emphasising protection of civilians and respect for international law. Reports including CNN indicate continued Israeli strikes on Hezbollah with Lebanon reporting heavy casualties amid ongoing tensions.
New Delhi: India on Friday expressed deep concern over the rising number of civilian casualties in Lebanon amid continued strikes by Israel despite the two-week ceasefire imposed to halt the month-long conflict in West Asia, reiterating that the protection of civilians remains its foremost priority.
Addressing an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on recent developments in West Asia in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the current situation is "very disturbing", particularly given India's longstanding commitment to peace and stability in the region. He further said that there are about 1000 Indian nationals living in Lebanon.
"We are deeply concerned by reports of a large number of civilian casualties that have been reported in Lebanon. As a troop-contributing country to United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)--which is invested in Lebanon's peace and security--the trajectory of events is very disturbing," Jaiswal said.
He underscored that India has consistently emphasised the importance of safeguarding civilian lives during conflicts and called for adherence to international norms.
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