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US Urges Immediate Diplomacy to Prevent Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

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Tensions escalate as the Pentagon chief warns against a catastrophic war and the US pushes for peace with Hezbollah. Will diplomacy prevail in avoiding a regional conflict?

Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are reaching a critical point, with the US Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin, urging urgent diplomacy to prevent a devastating conflict. The Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah are engaging in near-daily exchanges of fire, raising fears of a war that could be ten times worse than the 2006 conflict. The US has sent a clear message to Hezbollah that it cannot rein in Israel, while warning Israel of the potential for a regional war if the conflict escalates.

As the situation intensifies, Israel faces a formidable enemy in Hezbollah, with the terror group boasting about its ability to inflict heavy blows on Israel. The fear of a full-scale regional war looms large, with the US actively seeking a diplomatic solution to allow civilians on both sides to return home safely.

In a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions, Israel is confronted with the reality that Hezbollah is no ordinary militia but a well-equipped army capable of causing significant harm. The urgency for a diplomatic deal to prevent a catastrophic conflict is at an all-time high, as both Israel and Lebanon brace for the potential consequences of a full-blown war.

Despite the challenges, efforts are underway to avert a crisis and secure peace in the region. The US's role in mediating talks and pushing for de-escalation highlights the critical need for diplomacy to prevail in preventing a dangerous escalation. The stakes are high, and the international community is closely watching the developments between Israel and Hezbollah, hoping for a peaceful resolution to avoid further bloodshed.

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Pentagon chief calls for urgent diplomacy to avoid Israel-Hezbollah ... (Aljazeera.com)

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