China “deeply concerned” over turmoil in Middle East, protests violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty

Responding to reports of Israel launching ground military operations in southern Lebanon, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday that China is “deeply concerned” about the turmoil in the Middle East and safeguards Lebanon’s sovereignty, security and Opposes violation of territorial integrity. -based Global Times reported.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Beijing opposes measures that promote hostility and escalate tensions. The spokesperson urged the international community, especially key countries with influence, to play a constructive role and avoid further turmoil, the Global Times reported.

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Beijing views the protracted fighting in Gaza as “the root cause of this round of unrest in the Middle East” and stressed that all sides should agree to a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, the Global Times reported. There is a need to work immediately.

The situation in West Asia is continuously worsening. On Wednesday, a day after Iran targeted Israel with a rocket barrage, the IDF called on Lebanese civilians in two dozen villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate. “Hezbollah’s activity compels the IDF to take action against it.

The IDF does not want to harm you. For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately. Anyone who gets close to Hezbollah operatives, their facilities or their weapons puts themselves in danger, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman, Colonel Avichai Adrai, said in a statement on Twitter.

The Israeli military said it would update civilians when they could return. On Tuesday, the Israeli military issued similar orders for 28 other villages in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military has described its ground operations in southern Lebanon as “limited, localized and targeted raids” aimed at destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in the border area.

Earlier, in a series of targeted air strikes, Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter planes, under the precise guidance of the Intelligence Directorate, attacked several Hezbollah weapons production sites and terrorist infrastructure in Beirut.

According to a post by the Indian Air Force on its official X handle (formerly Twitter), several measures were taken to minimize harm to civilians, including advance warning to people in the affected areas. The statement highlighted Hezbollah’s practice of placing weapons under residential buildings, further endangering the civilian population.

The Israeli Air Force said, “Air Force fighter planes, under the precise intelligence guidance of the Intelligence Division, have in recent days carried out a series of targeted strikes against several munitions production sites throughout Beirut and other terrorist infrastructure in the area.” carry through.” , Before the attack, several steps were taken to reduce the possibility of harm to those not involved, including advance warning to the population in the area.

“The terrorist organization Hezbollah places its production sites and means of warfare under residential buildings in the center of Beirut, putting the population of the area at risk. The attacks were aimed at damaging the organization’s capabilities, and at this time the IDF continues to attack with force to damage and destroy Hezbollah’s military capabilities and infrastructure,” it added.