US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for restraint in Lebanon and emphasized the importance of avoiding further escalatory actions in the Middle East that could hinder ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.
During a news conference in Paris with French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné, Blinken highlighted the ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire for Gaza, describing it as both possible and necessary. He expressed concern over any actions that could exacerbate the situation and make achieving a ceasefire more challenging.
