India, April 10 -- The Ministry of External Affairs official on Friday said India is "deeply concerned" by reports of civilian casualties in Lebanon. The comments following Israel's worst bombardment in Lebanon, which is said to have killed more than 300 people.

Two days ago, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and other parts of Lebanon, marking the deadliest day in the country since the war began on Feb. 28. Lebanon's health ministry reported more than 300 people lost their lives in the attack.

"As a troop contributing country to the UNIFIL that is invested in Lebanon's peace and security, the direction of events is very disturbing," MEA spok...