India issues statement on situation in Lebanon, says 'deeply concerned'

Issuing a statement on the current situation in Lebanon, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We're deeply concerned by reports of a large number of civilian casualties in Lebanon." "As a troop contributing country to...UNIFIL that is invested in Lebanon's peace...the direction of events is very disturbing. India has...emphasised the protection of civilians as foremost priority," he added.