In a warning of the possibility of a wider confrontation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a halt to hostilities along the border between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday.
Visiting the northern border region on Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning that his country was “prepared for a very intense operation” along the border, following eight months of war with Hamas that has destroyed Gaza.
As Israel continues to fight Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging artillery fire on a daily basis. Iran and each other’s friends support both factions.
“As the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line continue, the Secretary-General renews his calls to the parties to urgently cease fire,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement, referring to the demarcation line between Israel and Lebanon. “These exchanges of fire could trigger a broader conflict with devastating consequences for the region,” he added.
