The White House warns all sides against escalation in the Middle East after two days of blasts in Lebanon, widely attributed to Israel, on hand-held devices targeting militant group Hezbollah. The explosions have heightened tensions in the region, with both sides accusing the other of provoking the situation.
Calls for Restraint
„We still don’t want to see an escalation of any kind,“ said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. „We don’t believe that the way to solve where we’re at in this crisis is by additional military operations at all.“ The White House is urging all parties to exercise restraint and avoid further actions that could escalate the conflict.
Concerns About Regional Stability
The White House’s warnings come as the situation in the Middle East remains highly volatile. The recent attacks in Lebanon have raised fears of a wider regional conflict, with the potential to destabilize the entire region. „Our primary concern is maintaining regional stability and avoiding any actions that could lead to a broader escalation,“ Kirby added.
International Community Calls for De-escalation
The White House’s stance is echoed by the international community, which has called for all sides to de-escalate the situation and refrain from further violence. Diplomatic efforts are underway to broker a ceasefire and find a peaceful resolution to the crisis. „We are working closely with our allies and partners to ensure that this situation does not spiral out of control,“ Kirby said.
Ongoing Efforts to Resolve the Conflict
The White House is carefully monitoring the situation in the Middle East and is engaged in ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic solution. „Our goal is to bring all parties back to the negotiating table and find a way to resolve this conflict through peaceful means,“ Kirby concluded.