The Assyrian Christian community in Turkey has condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon, criticizing Israel for massacring innocent people.

Christian Assyrian Church priest Gabriel Akyuz labeled the Israeli attacks as savagery. Akyuz said that the attacks were not justified. "The United Nations should immediately call for a ceasefire in Lebanon," he said.

"We, as men of religion, can only pray for peace," Akyuz added.

Father Akyuz said that thousands of Assyrian in Lebanon were living in fear due to the Israeli attacks. "Some Assyrians who fled from Beirut found shelter with the Assyrian community in Antakya."

"We are all members of the same family; there is no discrimination among Muslims, Christians, Jews and Armenians. The war should be stopped."

Cihan News Agency
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