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Sunday, August 25, 2024
Israel, Hezbollah trade confirmation that they don’t want further escalation, diplomats say
Hezbollah drone intercepted by Israeli air forces over north Israel on August 25, 2024 (Jalaa MAREY / AFP)
Israel and the Lebanon-based group Hezbollah exchanged messages via intermediaries earlier today in order to prevent further escalation following one of the biggest exchanges of fire between the two foes in 10 months, two diplomats tell Reuters.
The main message was that both sides considered Sunday’s intense exchange of bombardment to be “done” and that neither side wants a full-scale war, one diplomat says. The diplomats speak on condition of anonymity.
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