US and Allies Call for 21-Day Ceasefire Along Lebanon-Israel Border
A coalition of 12 nations, including the US, UK, and the European Union, has called for a temporary 21-day ceasefire along the Lebanon-Israel border as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies. The proposed ceasefire aims to create space for diplomatic efforts and prevent the conflict from escalating further in the region.
Joint Statement Calls for Diplomacy and De-escalation
In a joint statement, the US and its allies described the current hostilities as “intolerable” and warned of an “unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation.” The ceasefire proposal seeks to halt the fighting to allow for diplomatic negotiations and a potential ceasefire in Gaza. The coalition emphasized that continued conflict would harm both Israeli and Lebanese interests.
Israel Signals Potential Ground Invasion Into Lebanon
The ceasefire call comes in the wake of comments from Israel’s military chief, Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, who suggested that ongoing airstrikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon could lead to a ground invasion. His remarks mark the clearest indication yet that Israel is preparing for potential military action inside Lebanon.
International Push for Peace at the UN General Assembly
The ceasefire proposal, backed by the US, Australia, Canada, the EU, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, and Qatar, follows discussions among world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York. The coalition of nations is urging immediate steps to de-escalate the conflict and prevent further destabilization in the region.
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