BEIRUT: The United Nations and Lebanon's prime minister urged de-escalation on Sunday (Aug 25) after Israel struck Lebanon and Hezbollah said it launched attacks on Israeli positions, in a
Smoke on the Lebanese side of the border with Israel , after Israel said it had noted Hezbollah preparing to attack Israel and had carried out pre-emptive strikes on Aug 25, 2024.
"A return to the cessation of hostilities, followed by the implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1701, is the only sustainable way forward," the statement added. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Sunday told ministers at an emergency meeting that he had been holding"a series of contacts with Lebanon's friends to stop the escalation".
Mikati also emphasised Lebanon's"support for international efforts that could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza", according to the statement.
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