A senior European Union foreign policy official emphasized the urgency of addressing the situation in Lebanon to prevent the conflict from expanding further.
The official highlighted the ongoing efforts to circumvent the obstacles posed by external interests that have hindered the implementation of UN Resolution 1701. This resolution, adopted to resolve the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict, has seen repeated setbacks due to geopolitical maneuvers by external parties.
Furthermore, the EU official stressed the importance of restoring Lebanese sovereignty, which entails deploying the Lebanese army in the southern region to stabilize the area and reinforce government control.
This move is seen as critical for maintaining peace and ensuring the long-term security of Lebanon and its neighbors.
The European Union continues to advocate for a concerted international response to support Lebanon in these trying times, emphasizing the need for all involved parties to commit to peace and dialogue over military action.