The United States is seeking a diplomatic solution to ease tensions along the border between Lebanon and Israel known as the Blue Line. The official stressed that the main goal is to create conditions for the safe return of people to their homes on both sides of the border. However, the details of these proposals remain confidential for now. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other US officials are scheduled to discuss the ideas at the General Assembly.
“I cannot recall, at least in the recent past, a period when escalation or intensification led to a fundamental de-escalation and a profound stabilization of the situation,” the official said.
Asked whether this was a disagreement with Israel’s position, the US official nodded.
The escalating conflict on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon is the focus of Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this week. Washington has “concrete ideas” to avoid a wider war and will seek a “resolution” to the tensions, the official said.
The US representative also reiterated that the US side does not support an Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon. In his opinion, such an operation would only worsen the situation and would not lead to a reduction of violence in the region. That is why the US intends to focus its efforts on finding alternative solutions.
Earlier, Kursor reported that Hezbollah terrorists fired again at Israeli territory in the evening. Up to 20 missiles were launched at our territory. All the details of the night attack are in the material.
