UK and Australia Condemn Israeli Escalation in Southern Lebanon
During the annual UK-Australia Ministerial Dialogue on June 11, 2026, ministers expressed joint opposition to Israel's military escalation in Lebanon. The statement highlighted the rising civilian death toll and widespread displacement caused by recent strikes. The ministers reaffirmed their condemnation of Hezbollah for dragging Lebanon into the conflict and demanded the group be disarmed. They called for an immediate ceasefire and strict adherence to international humanitarian law to protect aid workers and civilians.
Date: June 11, 2026
Location: Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Australian Department of Defence