Beirut/ Jerusalem, May 16 -- The UN Humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon called talks between Lebanon and Israel a "critical opportunity" for ending tensions, terming it both vital enough to end the Israel-Hezbollah war, as well as offer an end to the ongoing Iran war.
"Diplomatic efforts now offer a critical opportunity to stop the violence," Imran Riza said in a statement, noting that he hoped "ongoing negotiations will pave the way toward a political solution.""Airstrikes and demolitions continue daily, with an unacceptable toll on civilians and civilian infrastructure," he added.
The talks between Jerusalem and Beirut take place as the highly uneasy ceasefire remains intact, despite hundreds of fatalities in Lebanon due to Israeli str...