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Lebanese Defense minister slams Israel for attacking civilians in S. Lebanon

People inspect destroyed buildings following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Oct 9, 2023. [Xinhua]

Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Slim on Thursday slammed Israel for attacking civilians in southern Lebanon, calling on the international community to find a political solution to the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, the National News Agency reported.

"Israel's attacks on civilians in southern Lebanon, the destruction of homes, the burning of forests and orchards, and its use of internationally prohibited weapons constitute a violation of international laws and conventions," Slim said during his meeting with his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu in Beirut.

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