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china news service, beijing, september 27th. geneva news: the international committee of the red cross issued an emergency appeal on the 26th regarding the escalation of the conflict between israel and lebanon, requiring all parties to the conflict to abide by international humanitarian law, protect and respect civilian lives and infrastructure.

christian cardon, chief spokesman of the international committee of the red cross, said: "we call on all parties to step back from the brink and avoid the outbreak of a wider regional conflict, otherwise communities already affected by violence will fall into a deeper crisis." "if the conflict further escalates, civilians will undoubtedly pay the greatest price."

the international committee of the red cross noted that the escalation of hostilities has plunged the lives of countless civilians into panic, both in israel and in lebanon.

the agency reminds all parties to the conflict that civilians must not be harmed at any time and provides protection to civilians. "this is the first rule of war and must be observed."

according to international humanitarian law, when conducting military operations, care must always be taken not to harm civilians and civilian objects, and a distinction must be made between civilian objects and military objectives.

the icrc also stated that it is working with the international red cross and red crescent movement to assess the most urgent humanitarian needs in order to respond where they are most needed, including providing medical supplies to health facilities, cash, food and daily necessities, as well as supplies to displaced people living in collective temporary shelters together with the lebanese red cross. (over)