DeLauro Statement on Israeli Strikes in Beirut and Tyre

NEW HAVEN -Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement following news of additional Israeli strikes in Lebanon, including the capital of Beirut and the historic city of Tyre:

"Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to launch widespread strikes in southern Lebanon and the Beirut suburbs is another dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability and risks prolonging or expanding the war in Iran. Many of these strikes took place in residential areas -a vehicle near Sidon was destroyed, killing six people including a mother and her two children. Israel also ordered evacuations and struck Tyre, one of Lebanon's largest cities.

"Lebanese families have already been devastated by months of violence and displacement. These attacks by Israel are causing more unnecessary deaths, and disrupting peace talks. I again condemn these deadly attacks and urge the Israeli government to abide by international law, protect civilians, and pursue an immediate path of de-escalation toward a lasting peace."