Switzerland concerned by escalation of violence in Lebanon

Switzerland is "deeply concerned" by the escalating violence in Lebanon. On Tuesday, the Swiss foreign ministry called on all parties to cease hostilities immediately. No injuries have been reported among the 1,200 Swiss nationals in the country. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox International law, including humanitarian law, must be respected, the foreign ministry said as it called for dialogue and de-escalation. The Israeli army announced on Monday night that it had begun "localised ground raids" on villages in southern Lebanon, despite international calls for de-escalation. For several days now, Israel has been carrying out intense and deadly bombardments in Lebanon, claiming to be targeting the Islamist movement Hezbollah. No evacuation plan for Swiss nationals No injuries were reported among the 1,200 Swiss nationals registered with the Swiss Embassy in Lebanon, the foreign ministry told the Keystone-ATS news agency. Around 90 people are also ...