OTTAWA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday condemned Israel's military operation in Lebanon, calling it an "illegal invasion" that violates Lebanon's territorial sovereignty and integrity.
When asked at a press conference about the Middle East conflict, Carney said, "It is an illegal invasion, it's an invasion of Lebanon. It's a violation of their territorial sovereignty, integrity."
Carney's remarks were made as the UN Security Council is set to hold an urgent meeting to address the recent deaths of three UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, reportedly killed by Israeli fire. ■
