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The Red Cross has warned that targeting infrastructure during armed conflicts should not become an accepted practice. The organization emphasized that such behavior contradicts international humanitarian laws and exacerbates civilian suffering in conflict zones.
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the destruction of civilian infrastructure in Lebanon, calling it a blatant violation of international humanitarian law. This statement comes amid rising tensions in the region.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon's infrastructure, such as the attack on the Qasimiya Bridge, represent collective punishment that violates international humanitarian law. He emphasized that these assaults hinder humanitarian access and reinforce Israeli control over the lands.