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Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Fire, Seek to Avoid Escalation

Aug 25, 2024, 02:37 PM

On Sunday, a significant exchange of fire occurred between Israel and Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, raising concerns among UN officials. The United Nations has called for all parties to cease fire and avoid further escalation. Diplomatic sources reported that Israel and Hezbollah exchanged messages through intermediaries, indicating that neither side wishes to escalate the situation further. This exchange of fire is noted as one of the largest between the two adversaries in the past ten months.