The EBF Executive Committee:

Assures our brothers and sisters in the Baptist communities of Lebanon, Palestine and Israel, of our prayerful concern for them all and the situation of terror in which they now find themselves and supports them in the efforts they are making to assist those made homeless and refugees by this current bout of serious hostility.

Condemns unreservedly all forms of terrorism, including that instigated by Hezbollah.

Expresses concern at the death of so many innocent civilians in the countries involved and confesses deep disappointment at the disproportionate use of force by the Israeli military in their pursuit of Hezbollah which has caused serious loss of life amongst the innocent Lebanese civilian population and the degradation of the basic infrastructure of the Lebanese state.

Joins the call of the United Nations Secretary General, the European Union and others for an immediate cessation of hostilities, praying for a just and lasting peace for all peoples and a negotiated ceasefire.

Appeals to the European Union to assist Lebanon in the repair of basic infrastructure such as roads, bridges, Beirut airport and communications masts damaged by the Israeli armed forces in this recent serious attack.