Israel's southern Lebanon offensive causes serious concern, Germany says
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 12:11 AM 01 June 2026
- Updated Date: 12:12 AM 01 June 2026
The Israeli army's push further into southern Lebanon is cause for serious concern, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in a statement on Sunday, urging all sides to cease hostilities.
"The Israeli army's advance further into southern Lebanon is cause for serious concern," the statement said, adding: "Any further escalation will exacerbate the already tense situation and trigger new waves of displacement within Lebanon."
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