UAE condemns Israel attacks on Lebanon, urges de-escalation

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) emphasised the need for concerted international efforts to prevent further loss of life and stressed the importance of providing full protection for civilians in accordance with international law and treaties.

The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the government of Lebanon and its support at this critical juncture, emphasising its unwavering commitment to Lebanon’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Furthermore, the Ministry affirmed the UAE’s unwavering position of rejecting violence and escalation, which contravene laws governing relations between countries and their sovereignty and further increase the risks of instability. The Ministry emphasised the necessity of resolving disputes through diplomatic means rather than confrontation and escalation.