EU top diplomat voices concern over fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has affirmed significant concerns over the sustainability of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, warning that recent violations highlight the precarious nature of the truce.

Borrel noted that despite the agreement, there have been continued breaches, including shelling and violations of airspace, Caliber.Az reports via  Russian media.

He underscored the importance of exerting pressure on Israel to ensure compliance with international agreements, calling for greater accountability in the region.

Borrel further commented on Israel's stance, pointing out that, with the backing of the United States, Israel reserves the right to resume military operations. He expressed his disappointment at the EU's inability to prevent the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, stressing the need for international efforts to pressure Israel to halt the violence.

The situation along the Israeli-Lebanese border remains tense, with reports of the Israeli army breaching the ceasefire for the second consecutive day. On November 28, Israeli drones targeted a vehicle in the Lebanese border town of Markaba, while Israeli aircraft have repeatedly violated Lebanese airspace. Additionally, reconnaissance drones have remained active over southern Lebanon.

In his comments, Borrell likened the broader Middle East conflict to a "cancerous tumor," underscoring the urgency of addressing the root causes of the violence. The ceasefire, brokered with US involvement, was intended to de-escalate tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, but pre-existing hostilities, such as Israel's airstrike on a Hezbollah factory, continue to threaten the stability of the truce.

By Vafa Guliyeva