Makkah, July 31, SPA -- The secretariat general of Makkah-based Muslim World League (MWL) has condemned the war launched by Israel against Lebanon. A statement issued by the MWL's secretary general Dr Abdullah al-Turki said the MWL, which has been been following up the developments of the situation in Lebanon, calls on behalf of the Muslim nations, organizations and centers, for an immediate ceasefire . The statement deplored killing of civilians, including children and women, and destruction of properties. The statement said the MWL has been receiving contacts from the Islamic institutions, centers and societies throughout the world calling for ending the war and resorting to peaceful means in line with the international law, and urging the UN and the influential countries to exert urgent efforts for the salvation of the Lebanese people. Underscoring the importance of solidarity with the Lebanese people, the statement urged the Muslim countries to extend relief assistance to Lebanon. --SPA 1332 Local Time 1032 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/379380