Muslim World League Condemns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon, Cites 'Grave Breach' of Law
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At a glance
- The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned Israel's recent attacks on Lebanon, particularly targeting Lebanese army members.
- MWL Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa described the attacks as a severe violation of international and humanitarian laws.
- The condemnation follows an Israeli strike on Saturday that killed two Lebanese officers and one soldier in southern Lebanon.
The Muslim World League (MWL) has issued a strong condemnation of Israel's ongoing attacks on Lebanon, with its latest statement specifically denouncing an incident where Lebanese army personnel were targeted while on duty. The Saudi Press Agency reported on the MWL's stance on Saturday.
In a statement released by MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the league denounced the continuous Israeli violations of Lebanese sovereignty and the targeting of its military. Al-Issa characterized these actions as a grave breach of all international and humanitarian norms and laws.
condemned the ongoing Israeli violations of Lebanonโs sovereignty and the targeting of its army. He described the attacks as a grave breach of all international and humanitarian norms and laws.
The league extended its sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of the soldiers killed in the recent attack and to the Lebanese people. The MWL reaffirmed its full solidarity with the Lebanese Republic in its efforts to safeguard its security, stability, and sovereignty. The condemnation comes after an Israeli strike on Saturday resulted in the deaths of two Lebanese officers and one soldier in a vehicle in southern Lebanon.
reaffirming his full solidarity with the Lebanese Republic in safeguarding its security, stability, and sovereignty.
Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.