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UN Chief Says 'Diplomatic Avenues' Available to Stop War in Lebanon
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged immediate ceasefire and launched a $325 million humanitarian appeal for over 800,000 displaced Lebanese amid escalating conflict.
- On Saturday, UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres arrived in Beirut on a solidarity visit, launching a $325 million flash appeal for 800,000 internally displaced people.
- After Hezbollah's cross‑border attack last week, Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war following Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing, causing widespread destruction over the past two weeks.
- Rescue workers and residents reported damage and fear after strikes hit south Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs, killing a family of four in Sidon and one person in Bourj Hammoud.
- Lebanese officials are working to include all factions while some demand a ceasefire before negotiations as the Lebanese presidency prepares an ambassadorial delegation, the UN Special Coordinator engages all actors around the clock, and UNIFIL peacekeepers remain in position.
- With evacuation orders covering 14 percent of the country, US and Israeli officials plan to seize territory south of the Litani River, while humanitarian and legal alarms rise.
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He called on the international community to strengthen its commitment to the state of Lebanon.
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AlKhaleej TodayUN chief says ‘diplomatic avenues’ still open to stop Israel–Hezbollah war as civilian casualties soar
BEIRUT, March 15 — UN chief Antonio Guterres said yesterday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah and urged the international community to support Lebanon.Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, and the Tehran-backed group’s leader has sa…
UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues' available to stop war in Lebanon as Hezbollah claims 'direct clashes' with Israeli forces
On Saturday, Israel kept up strikes on Lebanon as Hezbollah claimed attacks against northern Israel. UN Chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community to 'step up your engagement, empower the Lebanese state' and support the army, which has committed to disarming Hezbollah.
The Turkish government has criticised Israel's military action in Lebanon.
UN chief says diplomacy could still halt war in Lebanon.
BEIRUT, Lebanon — UN chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah and urged the international community to support Lebanon.
UN chief says ’diplomatic avenues’ available to stop war in Lebanon
UN chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday on a visit to Beirut that diplomatic channels remained open to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah and urged the international community to support Lebanon. Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war last week when Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, and the Tehran-backed group's leader has said they were ready …
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