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US and Allies Call for 21-Day Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Amid Ongoing Violence

US and Allies Call for 21-Day Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Amid Ongoing Violence

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The UN Security Council has met to urge Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate the recent fighting, which has been described as "intolerable" and presenting an unacceptable risk of a regional escalation. The US, France, and other allies have called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire, which would apply to the Israel-Lebanon "Blue Line". The joint statement, signed by countries including Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia, expresses concern over the situation in Lebanon, which has been described as "hell breaking loose" by UN Secretary General António Guterres. Israel's top general has stated that the country is preparing for a possible ground operation, while the Israeli military continues to operate to "dismantle and degrade Hezbollah's capabilities". Despite the appeal for a pause in hostilities, Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire in intense attacks. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has asserted that Israel has a legitimate problem to solve, and the UN Security Council meeting has been held to address the situation.

UN General Assembly
1. We call for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Lebanon-Israel border to provide space for diplomacy.
Jean-Noel Barrot
France Foreign Ministry
1. We are counting on both parties to accept it without delay.
2. We are counting on both parties to accept it without delay, in order to protect civilian populations and allow for diplomatic negotiations to begin.
Emmanuel Macron
Renaissance
1. There cannot be, must not be war in Lebanon.
2. It is time for a settlement on the Israel-Lebanon border that ensures safety and security to enable civilians to return to their homes. The exchange of fire since October 7th, and in particular over the past two weeks, threatens a much broader conflict, and harm to civilians.
Danny Danon
Likud
1. I make this declaration here today, to remove any doubt: Never again. Never again will the Jewish people hide from the monsters whose purpose in life is to murder Jews.
António Guterres
United Nations
1. Diplomatic efforts have intensified to achieve a temporary ceasefire.
2. To all sides, let's say in one clear voice: Stop the killing and destruction, tone down the rhetoric and threats, and step back from the brink.
Joe Biden
Democratic Party
1. We're still in play to have a settlement that can fundamentally change the whole region.
2. It's possible and I'm using every bit of energy I have with my team ... to get this done.
Robert Wood
US Embassy
1. We are working with other countries on a proposal that we hope will lead to calm and enable discussions to a diplomatic solution.
Anthony Blinken
White House
1. That's what we're driving toward because while there's a very legitimate issue here, we don't think that war is the solution.
2. It would be through a diplomatic agreement that has forces pulled back from the border, create a secure environment, people return home.

US and Allies Call for 21-Day Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Amid Ongoing Violence

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