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Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Risk Unravelling US-Iran Truce, EU Warns
Lebanese authorities said more than 100 airstrikes in 10 minutes killed 254 people and prompted EU officials to warn the violence could derail a fragile truce.
- On Wednesday, Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 254 people, marking the highest single-day death toll in the yearslong war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shiite militia.
- High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Thursday that Israeli actions are "putting the US-Iran ceasefire under severe strain," adding the Iran truce should extend to Lebanon.
- Wednesday's offensive involved more than 100 airstrikes in 10 minutes, prompting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to condemn the shelling for "utter disregard for the principles of international law."
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warned of a "second Gaza," while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "contempt for human life" intolerable.
- Snchez urged the European Commission to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel, while Washington maintains the ceasefire deal never included specific promises regarding Lebanon's protection.
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Top European nations say Israeli strikes on Lebanon jeopardize Iran cease-fire
Spain's foreign minister accused Israel of violating international law and the cease-fire during Wednesday's strikes, which killed over 200 people. France and the U.K. said that Lebanon must be included in the agreement with Iran, which also insisted on Lebanon's inclusion
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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