Lebanon Seeks Peace Amid Heightened Tensions with Israel
Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib conveys peace message to Israel through Azerbaijani intermediary amid fears of escalating conflict.
- Lebanon's Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib sent a peace message to Israel via Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.
- Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz responded by emphasizing the need for security for Israeli citizens, warning of potential military action.
- The exchange follows almost nine months of cross-border violence between Hezbollah and the Israeli Defense Forces.
- Israel has evacuated its northern border region, displacing tens of thousands of civilians due to Hezbollah attacks.
- Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with calls for international pressure on Iran to prevent further escalation.