US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein made an unexpected visit to Beirut with the aim of preventing the Israel-Hamas conflict from spreading into Lebanon.
During discussions with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Hochstein emphasized the United States’ commitment to maintaining peace along the Lebanese-Israeli border.
This visit coincided with growing Lebanese anger over alleged Israeli attacks on civilian targets in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials are keen to assert their position of self-defense, and there are efforts to cool tensions on the southern border to prevent a larger confrontation.
Israeli officials have stated that they do not intend to engage in a confrontation with Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, the situation remains tense, with both sides taking measures in response to recent events.
Source: Reuters
