GENEVA

Spain on Monday condemned statements by Israeli authorities regarding alleged military plans to target infrastructure and civilian areas in Lebanon.

"The Spanish Government expresses its strongest condemnation of statements by Israeli authorities claiming that the Israeli army has been ordered to destroy all bridges over the Litani River, as well as the homes of Lebanese civilians in neighbouring villages, in what constitutes a flagrant and premeditated violation of international humanitarian law," a Foreign Ministry statement said.

It stressed that civilian infrastructure, including homes and healthcare facilities, "can never, under international law, be considered military targets,” adding that "such actions violate the most basic principles of international humanitarian law, destroying the lives of innocent civilians."

The ministry also warned against any moves affecting Lebanon’s territorial unity.

"Spain categorically reiterates its condemnation of any attempt to isolate and divide Lebanese territory, and urges respect for Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty," it said.

Madrid further called for the international community to prevent "impunity for these actions" and to strengthen its support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to consolidate sovereignty and territorial integrity under its authority.