MADRID, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Spain on Wednesday condemned Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon as "unacceptable," calling for an immediate halt to attacks and a broader truce on all fronts in the Middle East.
"All fronts must cease," said Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares in an interview with Radio Nacional de Espana, noting that the current ceasefire arrangement between Iran and the United States does not address the situation in Lebanon.
"It is unacceptable that the invasion of a sovereign country, attacks on United Nations peacekeeping forces -- the blue helmets, where Spanish troops are carrying out commendable work -- and indiscriminate bombings against the civilian population in Beirut continue," Albares said.
Despite the temporary ceasefire, he said, Israel has rejected extending the agreement to Lebanon and continues its military operations there.
The minister reiterated that Spain would continue to push for de-escalation through diplomatic means, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive cessation of hostilities.
"Peace must return to Lebanon and the attacks must stop; that is what we are going to work for," he said. ■
