Rabat, July 27, SPA -- The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization –ISESCO- has vigorously condemned the Israeli barbaric aggression on Lebanon which targeted civilians and infrastructure. This assault has claimed the lives of children and women, and destroyed bridges, houses as well as cultural and educational institutions. In a communiqué, ISESCO appealed to Member States to stand by Lebanon in the face of this racist onslaught which is a continuation of the aggression against the Palestinian people and Islamic sanctities. It is, however, deplorable that the major power in the world provides justifications and expresses its support for this aggression, in an outright violation of international law and human rights. Furthermore, ISESCO called upon the international community to assume its ethical and legal responsibility in putting an end to this aggression and to Israel’s disdain for international law and for the right of peoples to defend themselves against military occupation. --SPA 27/07/2006 14:40 ت م www.spa.gov.sa/378545