Conflict between Israel and Lebanon "is intolerable and presents an unacceptable risk", Australia says, as it pushes for sparring parties to sign onto a 21-day ceasefire agreement.
Israel and designated terrorist organisation Hezbollah have been exchanging rocket fire across the Lebanese border, with Israel's latest three-day barrage killing hundreds.
"This is in nobody's interest, neither of the people of Israel nor of the people of Lebanon," a joint statement reads.
