The United Nations (UN) calls all parties concerned to exercise restraint and adhere to the ceasefire agreement, said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Monday at a press briefing. Dujarric said that violence has escalated significantly in southern Lebanon recently, resulting in civilian casualties on the Lebanese side and forcing some families who had just returned home to be displaced again.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that the Israeli military launched multiple airstrikes over the weekend, Dujarric said.
The UN calls on all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint, abide by the ceasefire arrangements, and promote de-escalation through dialogue, Dujarric stressed.
Asked about the UN chief's message as the 60-day deadline for a negotiated final deal under the June 17 Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding (MoU) expires on Monday, Dujarric said that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants negotiations to resume.
"His message is the same, which he's been delivering since the start, which is there is no military solution to this conflict," said Dujarric. "He urges the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States to resume negotiations toward a peaceful and durable settlement as soon as possible, to avoid military action and as well to lower the rhetoric that we've been hearing in recent days."
UN urges all parties to exercise restraint to de-escalate situation in Lebanon
