Egypt, Jordan condemn Israeli military escalation in southern Lebanon

Egypt and Jordan issued strong condemnations of Israel's escalating military actions in southern Lebanon, denouncing the operations as a "flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty." The joint statements from the foreign ministries of both Arab nations expressed grave concern over the expanding ground incursions and attacks on civilians.

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Egypt condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli military escalation against Lebanon and the continuous and brutal aggression, embodied in the expansion of the ground incursion into southern Lebanon.

Egypt's statement condemned the "continuous and brutal aggression" and warned that Israel's actions reveal "premeditated intentions to impose a new military reality on the ground." Cairo reiterated its support for Lebanon's unity, national institutions, and territorial integrity. It demanded a "complete withdrawal of Israel from all Lebanese territory" and full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Jordan echoed these sentiments, characterizing the ground incursions and attacks on civilians as a "flagrant breach of international law and international humanitarian law." Amman described the situation as a "dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region." The Jordanian Foreign Ministry emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of Israeli attacks and consolidation of the ceasefire, reaffirming Jordan's "unwavering support for Lebanon."

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the expansion of the Israeli ground incursion into southern Lebanon and the attacks against civilians constitute a flagrant breach of international law and international humanitarian law, and a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region.

Both countries stressed the urgent responsibility of the UN Security Council and the international community to halt the Israeli aggression immediately. They cautioned that the continuation of this escalation would inevitably lead to "more chaos and instability" in the Middle East. The Israeli military has reportedly advanced into southern Lebanon, capturing the strategic Beaufort Castle despite an existing ceasefire and ahead of upcoming negotiations.

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We demand the complete withdrawal of Israel from all Lebanese territory and the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701 in all its provisions.