Lebanon's Ambassador to the UK warned that an Israeli ground incursion will lead to a 'doomsday' regional war.
As Israel strikes targets across the border in Lebanon, Beirut's Ambassador to the UK, Rami Mortada, warned against any ground incursion could spark a 'doomsday' regional war.In an interview with The Times, Mortada stated that Lebanon's armed forces, which have largely remained passive as Hezbollah attacked Israel for months, would not stand idle if Israel launched a major ground or air offensive.
While the U.S. was briefed after the strikes, officials were surprised by the scale of operations, which also targeted walkie-talkies. The two-day offensive left 37 dead, including two children, and around 3,000 wounded, with civilians caught in the crossfire.Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh confirmed the calls but didn't offer detailed timelines. Despite the violence, she said the U.S. has not altered its military presence in the region. During their conversations, Austin reaffirmed U.S.
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