EU foreign policy chief urges immediate cease-fire in Lebanon amid rising civilian displacement

Politics 8 October 2024 21:30

The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday stressed the urgent need for a cease-fire in Lebanon, highlighting that 20% of the population has been displaced due to intensified bombings by Israel and escalating conflict across the region, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency

Speaking at the European Parliament, Borrell underscored the dire situation at the Gaza border and its impact on Lebanon, where Hezbollah's rocket attacks and Israel's military response have escalated tensions.

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EU foreign policy chief urges immediate cease-fire in Lebanon amid rising civilian displacement

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