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UK, Canada, others call for 'urgent end to hostilities' in Lebanon
April 15, 2026
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UK, Canada, others call for 'urgent end to hostilities' in Lebanon Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and several other countries have called for an “urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon”, warning of a worsening humanitarian and displacement crisis. In a joint statement, the countries said civilians and infrastructure must be protected and welcomed a ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran, while stressing that violence in Lebanon must also stop.
“Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected from the effects of hostilities. Humanitarian personnel, who dedicate themselves to protecting and assisting the most vulnerable, must be respected and protected,” the statement said. The countries also condemned attacks that have endangered aid workers and killed peacekeepers, saying such actions must end immediately.
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