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Israel’s advance into southern Lebanon ’cause for serious concern,’ German FM says
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People check the site of destroyed buildings that were hit in Israeli airstrikes in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo)
VIENNA, Austria — The Israeli army’s push further into southern Lebanon is cause for serious concern, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says in a statement, urging all sides to cease hostilities.
“The Israeli army’s advance further into southern Lebanon is cause for serious concern,” the statement says, adding: “Any further escalation will exacerbate the already tense situation and trigger new waves of displacement within Lebanon.”
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