Fri Sep 20 12:10:22 UTC 2024: ## US Urges Diplomatic Solution as Israel Launches Strikes on Lebanon
**PARIS** – Amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, the White House has stressed the urgency of a diplomatic resolution between Israel and Hezbollah, even as Israel launched significant airstrikes on Lebanon. The call for a peaceful solution came following a meeting of senior diplomats from the US, Britain, Germany, France, and Italy in Paris.
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The meeting in Paris aimed to coordinate international efforts to de-escalate the conflict. However, the situation on the ground remains tense, with Israel accusing Hezbollah of firing rockets into its territory, triggering the retaliatory strikes.
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The White House’s insistence on a diplomatic solution highlights the international community’s concern over the escalating conflict. It remains unclear whether diplomatic efforts will succeed in preventing further escalation.
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