Statement

The Foreign Ministry welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between the Israeli entity and Lebanon, and expresses the hope that this agreement will contribute to putting an end to the violence, destruction and suffering faced by the brotherly Lebanese people.

The Ministry affirms Iraq’s continued support for the Lebanese government and people, and its keenness to enhance stability in the region, stressing the importance of intensifying international efforts to ensure avoiding a new escalation and securing a dignified life for the Lebanese people.

At the same time, the Foreign Ministry calls on the international community to take serious and urgent steps to stop the ongoing massacres and attacks against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, and to work to end the humanitarian suffering that has worsened during the ongoing military escalation.  

The Ministry reiterates Iraq’s firm and supportive stance towards all international efforts aimed at achieving stability.

Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Iraq

27 November 2024