EU’s Borrell: ‘Let’s pressure Israel to approve ceasefire today’
The EU’s foreign policy chief has urged for global pressure on Israel to sign off on a ceasefire with Hezbollah today to stop the bloodshed in Lebanon. There is no reason for Israel to refuse the current deal under consideration, which gives it all the needed security guarantees, according to Borrell.
“Every night, Beirut is under severe bombing,” Borrell said at a press briefing. “Let’s put pressure on Israel in order to approve the proposal today … Let’s start thinking on peace.”
Ceasefire ‘only way’ for stability in Lebanon, Israel: UK government
Britain has called for an end to the war in Lebanon, insisting that a ceasefire is “the only way to restore security” for civilians.
“We urge all parties to engage in efforts to reach a ceasefire and indeed a long-term sustainable peace in the Middle East,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesman told reporters.
G7 urges ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Lebanon
G7 foreign ministers have called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Lebanon, as Israel’s security cabinet was set to discuss a proposed truce in its war with Hezbollah.
“We support the ongoing negotiation for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah,” the ministers said in a statement, adding: “Now is the time to conclude a diplomatic settlement.”
