The European Union’s top diplomat has called on Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia to stick to the agreed ceasefire.
“It is now critical that the ceasefire holds as agreed, to ensure the safety of people in both Lebanon and Israel, and to allow internally displaced people on both sides of the border to return to their homes to turn around,” said a statement from Josep Borrell. on Thursday.
Borrell also demanded that the sovereignty of both states be fully respected and that cross-border attacks stop. He urged regional and international actors to actively support the ceasefire.
The diplomat assured Lebanon that the European Union would continue its humanitarian assistance and support reconstruction efforts.
The ceasefire took effect early Wednesday morning, halting intense mutual attacks between Hezbollah and Israel after more than a year of warfare.
However, on Thursday both sides accused each other of violations of the fragile truce.
