Spain demands protection of civilians and respect for international law in Lebanon

The Diplomat Spain has “strongly” condemned the decision by Israeli authorities to indefinitely prevent displaced Lebanese citizens from returning to their homes, adding to “the illegal and disproportionate order to evacuate the civilian population south of the Zahrani River.” “The situation in Lebanon is extremely worrying,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared in a statement on Tuesday. The Spanish government “demands respect for international humanitarian law and calls for restraint,” it continued. The Spanish government also condemns the attacks suffered by the UN mission (UNIFIL) contingent, the most recent of which were carried out by non-state actors this past weekend, as well as the attacks by Hezbollah against Israel. “Spain reaffirms its firm commitment to regional stability, the protection of civilians and respect for international law, and will continue working with its international partners and within the framework of the United Nations to promote a de-escalation of violence and foster a peaceful and lasting solution in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 1701, which contributes to stability and security in the region,” the statement concluded. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares held another meeting on Tuesday with Spain's ambassadors and chargés d'affaires in the Middle East to monitor the situation in the region, paying particular attention to "the terrible situation in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz," as he posted on social media. "9,200 Spaniards have already been repatriated from the Middle East," he added.

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