'Unacceptable': European countries slam IDF strikes on Hezbollah amid US-Iran truce
The Times of Israel • • general
Key Points:
- The UK, several EU countries, and China condemned Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon following a US-Iran truce, with many urging the ceasefire to extend to Lebanon to prevent regional destabilization.
- British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper and EU officials emphasized the humanitarian impact of the strikes and warned that escalation risks undermining the fragile ceasefire and regional peace efforts.
- Israel defended the strikes as targeting Hezbollah military infrastructure in response to renewed attacks, resulting in significant casualties and the killing of a senior Hezbollah figure.
- Spain announced the reopening of its embassy in Tehran to support peace efforts, while Italy condemned the bombings on Lebanese civilians and called for a permanent halt to hostilities.
- China stressed the importance of respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty, protecting civilians, and urged restraint to de-escalate tensions and restore regional stability.
