US and France lead drive for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah to halt ‘intolerable’ violence

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Smoke billows over southern Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces Photo: Reuters/Karamallah Daher

The UK has joined the US, France and a host of allies in calling for an immediate temporary ceasefire in Lebanon, warning the escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah is “intolerable”.

In a joint statement, the 12-strong bloc calls for a 21-day ceasefire “to provide space for diplomacy towards the conclusion of a diplomatic settlement”, as well as a ceasefire in Gaza.

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US and France lead drive for ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah to halt ‘intolerable’ violence
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