Japan Urges Restraint, Voices Concern Over Israeli Operations in Southern Lebanon
In a statement, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said it is “deeply concerned that attacks between Israel and Hezbollah have resulted in casualties among civilians and medical personnel, as well as the destruction of civilian infrastructure.”
The ministry further noted that despite repeated international calls for restraint, Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon continue, and reiterated its call for respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Japan also urged all parties to immediately halt hostilities and comply with international law, including international humanitarian law, while emphasizing the importance of implementing relevant UN Security Council resolutions and exercising maximum restraint.
According to reports, Tokyo additionally called for full implementation of the existing ceasefire agreement to help stabilize the situation and support broader regional peace and security.
The statement comes as Israeli forces continue near-daily airstrikes and ground operations in Lebanon, despite a ceasefire that reportedly took effect on April 17 and was later extended into early July.
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