Syria has strongly condemned Israel’s recent attacks in Lebanon and called for an immediate ceasefire. In a statement issued by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government described the assault on what it called the “brotherly” nation of Lebanon as a clear violation of international law, international humanitarian law, and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

According to the statement, Israeli forces carried out strikes on nearly 100 targets across Lebanon within just ten minutes on Wednesday, with most of the attacks concentrated in the capital, Beirut. The ministry said that more than 250 people were killed and over 1,160 others injured in the attacks. The condemnation was also reiterated in a post on the social media platform X, emphasizing that Israel’s continued assaults constitute a blatant breach of international norms.

The report, citing Middle East Eye, highlights the scale of the strikes and the mounting civilian toll, underscoring Syria’s demand for an immediate cessation of hostilities.