After President Joe Biden expressed his opposition to a full-scale war in the Middle East at the United Nations, the U.S. and several other countries, along with the European Union, called for a 21-day cease-fire along the Lebanon-Israel border. The joint statement emphasized the need for a diplomatic settlement to ensure the safety of civilians on both sides of the conflict. The situation has escalated with Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon resulting in casualties, and retaliatory rocket attacks by the Iran-backed militant group into northern Israel. Additionally, tensions rose following an attack by Hamas on Israel, leading to significant casualties. The U.S. is engaging with the involved parties to negotiate the terms of a temporary cease-fire. This call for peace came after discussions between President Biden and French President Macron at the UN General Assembly. Concerns about a broader regional conflict in the Middle East have prompted U.S. officials to push for a halt to hostilities across the Israel-Lebanon border. Israel’s military has indicated preparations for potential ground operations against Hezbollah militants, while also intercepting a missile reportedly aimed at a Mossad intelligence agency headquarters. The situation remains tense, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to prevent further escalations and conflict in the region.
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