BEIRUT, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the ongoing Israeli military operations in the West Bank areas of Jenin, Tulkarm, and Tubas, warning of the "danger of escalation."

In a statement, the ministry said the attacks in the West Bank had resulted in "deaths and injuries among many unarmed civilians," coinciding with the ongoing Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip.

The statement highlighted the "continued forced evictions and displacement of West Bank residents," calling these actions "a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and United Nations resolutions."

The ministry also cautioned against "the recent escalation" and the ongoing "provocative violations" at holy sites in Jerusalem, specifically referencing Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's statements advocating for the establishment of a Jewish synagogue at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

Lebanon reiterated its "absolute rejection" of what it termed "extremist policies and practices" that it said were undermining efforts toward a permanent ceasefire and the cessation of Israeli military actions in Gaza, as outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2735.

Since Wednesday, Israel has conducted a large-scale raid across the northern West Bank, stating that the operation aims to prevent future attacks against Israel. Enditem

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