Beirut: In a post on X, Foreign Minister of Norway, Espen Barth Eide, expressed his deep concern regarding the recent developments in Lebanon, specifically highlighting the alarming attacks on health care workers and journalists. Eide emphasized the necessity of protecting medical personnel, hospitals, and members of the press, underscoring that international humanitarian law must be upheld at all times.

According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the statement from the Norwegian Foreign Minister comes amid increasing reports of violence and threats against medical and media professionals in Lebanon. These attacks have raised significant international attention and concern, as they threaten the fundamental principles of humanitarian protection and freedom of the press.