The statement, the text of which was published on the British government’s website, stressed that “the situation between Lebanon and Israel since October 8 is intolerable and constitutes an unacceptable danger in the possibility of a broader escalation in the region.” This is not in anyone’s interest, neither the Israeli people nor the Lebanese people,” stressing that “it is time to reach a political settlement that allows civilians on both sides of the border to return to their homes safely.”
He believed that “diplomacy cannot succeed in the midst of an escalation in this conflict,” calling for “an immediate ceasefire for 21 days along the Lebanese-Israeli border to make way for diplomacy in an effort to reach a diplomatic settlement in line with UN Security Council Resolution No. 1701.” It leads to the immediate implementation of Security Council Resolution No. 2735 regarding the ceasefire in Gaza.”
The statement called on “all parties, including the Israeli and Lebanese governments, to ratify a temporary ceasefire in line with Resolution 1701 during this period, and to give a real opportunity to reach a diplomatic settlement,” stressing that “we are ready to support all diplomatic efforts immediately to reach an agreement.” between Lebanon and Israel during this period, and building on the efforts made over the past months, to put an end to this entire crisis.”
Since last September 23, Israel has launched the most violent aggression against Lebanon since the beginning of the confrontations with the Lebanese factions about a year ago.
According to the latest update issued by the Disaster Management Unit of the Ministry of Health, “the toll of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon since October 8, 2023 has risen to 1,928 martyrs and 9,290 wounded.”
Israel assassinated Hassan Nasrallah and others in an air strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut on September 27.
Source: RT
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2024-10-03 15:05:22
