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World Leaders Urge Restraint as Israel Targets Hezbollah

3/19/2026

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On March 16, leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom urged Israel to avoid a large-scale ground offensive in Lebanon, warning it could worsen the humanitarian crisis.
The statement also urged negotiations between Israeli and Lebanese representatives to resolve the crisis.
Israel's military reported initiating "limited" ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
The leaders condemned Hezbollah's involvement and expressed solidarity with the Lebanese government and people.

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On March 16, leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom urged Israel to avoid a large-scale ground offensive in Lebanon, warning it could worsen the humanitarian crisis.
The statement also urged negotiations between Israeli and Lebanese representatives to resolve the crisis.
Israel's military reported initiating "limited" ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
The leaders condemned Hezbollah's involvement and expressed solidarity with the Lebanese government and people.