Josep Borrell Calls for Immediate Ceasefire Amidst Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Josep Borrell, the head of European diplomacy, urged for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, warning that Lebanon is on the brink of collapse. Following a meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, he emphasized the need for adherence to UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah. Borrell announced that the European Union is prepared to fund the Lebanese military with €200 million to bolster peace efforts, amid rising casualties among Lebanese soldiers from Israeli attacks.