Hostilities have intensified in recent days, with the use of heavy rockets and threats by Israel to launch a full-scale military assault amid the diplomatic deadlock. Mikati said that diplomatic efforts in the past had protected Lebanon from Israeli attempts to escalate the conflict. The statement issued by the four Western leaders emphasized the need to work on avoiding regional escalation, he added. Despite the statement, Israeli war Cabinet member Benny Gantz resumed his threats against Lebanon. He warned on Friday that an Israeli military operation in Lebanon was inevitable if diplomatic efforts failed.

Source: Ethiopian News June 07, 2024 15:11 UTC