October 10, 2024
US, France, others call for temporary ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border
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US, France, others call for temporary ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border

US, France, others call for temporary ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border
FILE PHOTO: Smoke billows over Khiam, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Marjayoun, near the border with Israel, September 25, 2024. REUTERS/Karamallah Daher/File Photo

The United States, France and several Arab and European countries have called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border following intense discussions at the United Nations.

While briefing reporters, US officials said the pause in hostilities would apply to the Blue Line, the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel, and would allow the warring parties to negotiate towards a potential diplomatic resolution of the conflict.

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Those joining the US and France in calling for a halt to the conflict are Qatar, Australia, Canada, the European Union, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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