China Says It Opposes ‘Infringements on Lebanon’s Sovereignty’

An Israeli army main battle tank is deployed at a position along the border with Lebanon in northern Israel on October 1, 2024. Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP

China said on Tuesday it opposed “infringements on Lebanon’s sovereignty” after Israel said it had launched a ground offensive there and that Beijing was “highly concerned” about growing tensions.

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had launched a ground offensive targeting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, further escalating the conflict after a week of intense air strikes that killed hundreds of people.

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