JAKARTA - Indonesia condemns Israel's attack on Lebanon which left more than a thousand people dead and injured, warning that it risks exacerbating global tensions.
In its upload on the X social media on Thursday, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote, "Indonesia strongly condemns Israel's various attacks on Beirut and various areas in Lebanon which have caused many casualties among civilians as well as physical damage."
"The attack is a serious violation of international law, including international humanitarian law, and risks further exacerbating regional tensions that endanger global security," the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, as quoted (9/4).
Israel launched an attack on Lebanon hours after a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran was announced. Israel said Lebanon was not included in the deal.
The bombing came after Israel said it backed US President Donald Trump's decision to declare a ceasefire, but not in Lebanon.
The Israeli military (IDF) which resumed its attacks on Lebanon on March 2, attacked Lebanon on Wednesday under the pretext of targeting the Hezbollah group.
"The terrorist activity of Hezbollah forces the IDF to act decisively against it. The IDF does not intend to harm you. For your safety, you must immediately evacuate your home," said IDF spokesman Avichaya Adraee, quoted by The Telegraph.
The Lebanese Civil Defense said Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Wednesday killed 254 people, while health officials said another 837 were wounded.
"Indonesia demands that Israel immediately and permanently stop violence and aggression in Lebanon. Indonesia also emphasizes the importance of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, in accordance with international legal obligations," wrote the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"Indonesia calls on all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate, prioritize dialogue, and avoid steps that could worsen the situation," the tweet concluded.
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