The European Union's top diplomat issued a warning on Monday regarding the escalating conflict in Gaza and its potential to spark a broader confrontation between Israel and Lebanon. The diplomat expressed concerns about the increasing likelihood of the war in Gaza spreading to the southern region of Lebanon, leading to a wider conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent statement indicating the imminent conclusion of the intense phase of the conflict with Hamas has raised fears of a shift in focus towards the northern border with Lebanon. The diplomat emphasized the growing risk of a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militia, citing recent bombings on both sides of the border as a cause for heightened concern.
The diplomat's remarks underscore the mounting tensions in the region and the potential for the conflict to escalate further. The prospect of the war expanding beyond Gaza and impacting Lebanon has raised alarm among international observers, with fears of a broader conflict looming on the horizon.
