Israeli aggression on Lebanon new attempt to drag region into total chaos: Egypt

Ahram Online , Thursday 9 Apr 2026

Egypt strongly condemned on Wednesday the series of flagrant Israeli strikes and raids targeting vast areas of Lebanon, which have resulted in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of civilians, as a blatant violation of all international laws and norms and a new attempt by Israel to drag the region into total chaos.

First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet al-Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026. AFP

In a statement, the Egyptian foreign ministry expressed its full denunciation and condemnation of this brutal aggression, as well as the deliberate and systematic targeting of vital civilian facilities and infrastructure.

This aggression, the ministry said, constitutes a blatant violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a flagrant breach of the rules of international humanitarian law.

Egypt emphasized that these blatant Israeli violations, coming just one day after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, completely contradict the constructive and positive spirit generated in the region following that announcement.

These violations reflect a premeditated intent to thwart the tireless efforts made by regional and international parties to de-escalate and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy.

Cairo called upon all influential regional and international actors to intervene immediately to stop this reckless and dangerous Israeli escalation, preventing the region from sliding into further violence and instability.

Egypt renewed its steadfast support and solidarity with Lebanon, stressing the necessity of respecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity, while categorically rejecting any attempts to destabilize its security or undermine its national institutions.

In the statement, the ministry noted that the Egyptian Embassy in Beirut is in contact with the Egyptian community to provide all necessary support.

The ministry confirmed that the condition of the Egyptian community members is reassuring so far, and the embassy has not recorded any reports of injuries among Egyptian nationals.

The statement comes as Israel has launched 130 airstrikes on Beirut and the rest of Lebanon earlier Wednesday, killing over 110 and wounding more than 870.

The strikes, which came hours after Washington and Tehran announced a ceasefire, took place as Israel and the US claimed the truce does not include Lebanon.