Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has strongly condemned Israel's recent military attacks in both Lebanon and Gaza, labeling them as disproportionate and a violation of international law. Støre emphasized that while he recognizes Israel's right to self-defense, it must be done within the boundaries of international law, particularly in terms of proportionality.
Støre expressed concerns over the potential escalation of the conflicts, warning against Israel's possible ground invasion of Lebanon, which he described as a major escalation that should be prevented. He also welcomed the United States' efforts to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah but stressed that the key parties involved must take responsibility for finding a solution.
