"Australia Joins International Call for Action in Lebanon as Violence Escalates" In a joint statement, Australia has joined a group of countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone, and the UK, to express deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Lebanon. The move comes as Israel's latest assault on the country has resulted in devastating losses, with at least 254 people killed and 837 wounded in the largest attack since the war with Hezbollah began. The international community is now calling for greater protections for aid workers and civilians caught in the crossfire, as a worsening displacement crisis threatens to spiral out of control. As tensions continue to rise, Australia is pushing for Lebanon to be included in the Middle East ceasefire, sparking a warning from Iranian officials that Tehran may withdraw from its agreement with the US.
Joint statement calling for aid worker protections also signed by Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone and the UKFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia says Lebanon must be included in the Middle East ceasefire and has led a group of other countries in expressing deep concern about “the worsening humanitarian situation and displacement crisis in Lebanon”.Overnight, Israel carried out its largest attack on Lebanon since its war with Hezbollah began, killing at least 254 people and wounding 837, an assault that prompted Iranian officials to warn Tehran could withdraw from the ceasefire agreed with the US this week. Continue reading...
