On September 24, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon stated that Israel does not seek a ground invasion of Lebanon, preferring diplomatic solutions while emphasizing the need to protect its civilians. He urged the Lebanese government to pressure Hezbollah to cease hostilities, asserting that the conflict would end when Hezbollah is removed from the border. As Israel conducted extensive strikes in Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties, the EU warned of nearing full-scale war. Israeli officials indicated a short operation against Hezbollah, stressing their determination to restore security.
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