Beirut: Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi has expressed 'deep pain and profound concern' over the ongoing Israeli attacks on the ancient city of Tyre in southern Lebanon. The minister is calling for an immediate cessation of the strikes, which have targeted the city's historic old neighborhoods, churches, mosques, and cultural landmarks.

According to Anadolu Agency, Raggi made his remarks in a statement posted on the social media platform X. He emphasized that the attacks have struck areas and sites that have withstood the test of time for thousands of years. In response, Raggi has initiated a series of intensive diplomatic efforts aimed at demanding an immediate halt to the attacks.

The foreign minister highlighted that these diplomatic efforts are also intended to amplify the defense of a civilizational heritage that should resonate not only with Lebanon but with the global community. The ongoing strikes have heightened concern among those who recognize the city's historic and archaeological sites for their cultural importance.

The situation in Tyre has drawn international attention as the city is home to significant landmarks that are valued for their cultural heritage.