Israeli Airstrikes Kill 46 in Lebanon
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October 3, 2024 Hour: 6:22 am
Jordanian FM Safadi called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on different areas in Lebanon over the past 24 hours reached 46 while injuries stood at 85.
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Five people were killed and five others injured in the Baalbek-Hermel governorate, while 23 people were killed and 41 others wounded in the Nabatieh governorate.
Eleven people were killed and 21 others wounded in the South governorate. The Bekaa region saw six deaths and 17 injuries, while one person was killed and another wounded in Mount Lebanon.
Since Sept. 23, the Israeli army has been launching an unprecedented, intensive air attack on Lebanon in a dangerous escalation with Hezbollah.
During a phone call with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Wednesday, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. He emphasized that halting the escalation should be a regional and international priority, warning of the catastrophic consequences of the Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon and continued offensive on Gaza.
Safadi reiterated that Jordan will not be a battlefield for anyone, and will confront any threats to its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens with all its capabilities, which is a message Jordan has clearly conveyed to both Iran and Israel. He underscored the necessity of supporting the initiative by Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, which aligns with the initiative proposed by U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The initiative reaffirms Lebanon’s commitment to deploying its army in the south, implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701, and beginning the process of electing a Lebanese president once a ceasefire is achieved. Safadi affirmed Jordan’s full support for Lebanon, its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens, stressing the need for an international campaign to provide humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, which faces the challenge of meeting the needs of over a million displaced individuals.
teleSUR/ JF Source: Xinhua
