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09/27/2024September 27, 2024
Lebanon foreign minister says crisis ‘threatens entire Middle East’
‘s Foreign Minister Abdallah Bouhabib has called for an immediate cease-fire and has warned that the crisis in Lebanon is a threat to the entire region.
“The crisis in Lebanon threatens the entire Middle East,” Bouhabib said. “We wish today to reiterate our call for a cease-fire on all fronts.”
Bouhabib welcomed efforts by the United States and France to move urgently toward a cease-fire before the situation spiraled out of control.
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Skip next section Germany pushes for Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire
09/27/2024September 27, 2024
Germany pushes for Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire
German Foreign Minister called on Israel and the Lebanese militant group to agree to a 21-day cease-fire in her address before the United Nations General Assembly.
She warned of the harm an escalation would have to peace and security.
“A broader regional escalation would not bring anyone long-lasting security,” Baerbock said.
Germany’s top diplomat also said that the lack of progress was sometimes frustrating and painful: “We are not giving up on seeking a political vision for Israelis and Palestinians to be able to live peacefully side by side.”
“For me, resignation is simply not an option, because that would mean that the playbook of terrorism and extremism carries the day,” Baerbock said.
Wednesday saw a group of states — Western nations such as the US, France and Germany, together with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar — call for a three-week cease-fire.
A halt in fighting is intended to create space to explore diplomatic solutions. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said a truce was not imminent and that it would continue with attacks in Lebanon.
kb/rc (dpa, AP, Reutes, AFP)
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