Five Countries Including Germany, France, and the UK Call for Easing Tensions Between Lebanon and Israel to Avoid Large-Scale Ground Offensive
On March 16 local time, the German government issued a statement saying that the leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Canada have released a joint statement regarding the situation in Lebanon, calling for a de-escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and promoting a political resolution to the crisis through negotiations.
The statement expressed deep concern over the continued deterioration of the situation in Lebanon, urging meaningful contact between Israel and Lebanon to promote a sustainable political solution, and calling on all parties to take immediate measures to ease tensions.
The statement warned that if Israel were to launch a large-scale ground offensive in Lebanon, it could result in severe humanitarian consequences and lead to a protracted conflict. The statement called on all parties to fully implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and to support the Lebanese government's efforts to disarm Hezbollah, prohibit Hezbollah's military activities, and curb its armed hostilities. (Reporter Zhang Yunfan from the Central Broadcasting Station)
On March 16, leaders from Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and Canada called for de-escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. They urged both parties to engage in meaningful dialogue to find a sustainable political solution and warned of severe humanitarian consequences if Israel undertakes a large-scale ground offensive. The leaders also stressed the importance of adhering to UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
- Germany, France, UK, Italy, and Canada issued a joint statement on the Lebanon situation.
- The leaders called for de-escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
- They urged meaningful contact between Israel and Lebanon to achieve a sustainable political solution.
- The statement warned of severe humanitarian consequences if Israel launches a large-scale ground offensive in Lebanon.
- The leaders emphasized the need to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701.