The European Union and 11 other countries have proposed an immediate 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon. They believe that this temporary ceasefire is necessary to carry out diplomatic activities to find a diplomatic solution. At the same time, they also offered to implement a ceasefire in Gaza.
In a joint statement, they said such hostility was "intolerable". This risks spreading major tensions regionally, which is unacceptable. Neither Israel nor Lebanon will benefit from this.
The United States, Australia, Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Qatar signed the joint statement.
The joint statement was made after the meeting of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The joint statement was issued after a speech by the country's army chief, Lt. Gen. Halevy, addressing Israeli soldiers. Halevi told his troops that massive airstrikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon could give them "entry into enemy territory." Halevi is the first high-ranking Israeli figure to indicate that a ground operation in Lebanon is inevitable.
US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron said in a joint statement that the time has come for a solution that would ensure the safe return of civilians from both sides of the border.
They fear that the ongoing hostilities are at risk of major conflict and civilian casualties.
Biden and Makhon also said, "We have worked together in recent days to call for a temporary ceasefire to prevent renewed tensions along the border and to pave the way for a diplomatic solution."
Earlier in New York, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon.
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said his country's sovereignty and human rights situation were clearly being violated "due to the brutal behavior of the Israeli enemy".
Mikati was asked by Reuters whether there could be a ceasefire soon. "Yes, I hope so," he replied.
In addition, previously appointed Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said that they respect diplomatic efforts to avoid tensions. However, he also mentioned that Israel will do everything possible to achieve its goals in accordance with international law.
A building destroyed by an Israeli attack in Beirut, Lebanon: Reuters file photo
The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and their allies have called for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon. This call was made during counter-attacks by the armed group Hezbollah in Israel and Lebanon.
The European Union and 11 other countries have proposed an immediate 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon. They believe that this temporary ceasefire is necessary to carry out diplomatic activities to find a diplomatic solution. At the same time, they also offered to implement a ceasefire in Gaza.
In a joint statement, they said such hostility was "intolerable". This risks spreading major tensions regionally, which is unacceptable. Neither Israel nor Lebanon will benefit from this.
The United States, Australia, Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Qatar signed the joint statement.
The joint statement was made after the meeting of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The joint statement was issued after a speech by the country's army chief, Lt. Gen. Halevy, addressed to Israeli soldiers. Halevi told his troops that massive airstrikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon could give them "entry into enemy territory." Halevi is the first high-ranking Israeli figure to hint that a ground operation in Lebanon is inevitable.
US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron said in a joint statement that the time has come for a solution that would ensure the safe return of civilians from both sides of the border.
They fear that the ongoing hostilities are at risk of major conflict and civilian casualties.
Biden and Makhon also said, "We have worked together in recent days to call for a temporary ceasefire to prevent renewed tensions along the border and to pave the way for a diplomatic solution."
Earlier in New York, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon.
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said his country's sovereignty and human rights situation were clearly being violated "due to the brutal behavior of the Israeli enemy".
Mikati was asked by Reuters whether there could be a ceasefire soon. "Yes, I hope so," he replied.
In addition, previously appointed Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said that they respect diplomatic efforts to avoid tensions. However, he also mentioned that Israel will do everything possible to achieve its goals in accordance with international law.