World leaders gathered at the United Nations on Tuesday amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Hezbollah. The annual event, which included US President Joe Biden’s final appearance, was overshadowed by the threat of a regional war as Israeli air strikes in Lebanon led to the deaths of over 490 people, according to local authorities.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concern as the focus shifted from Gaza to Lebanon, with the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell warning that the situation was on the brink of a full-fledged war. The ongoing clashes have raised fears of a wider conflict in the region, as diplomats work to prevent further escalation.
FRANCE 24’s Jessica Le Masurier reported live from New York on the tense atmosphere at the UN gathering, where world leaders discussed the urgent need for peace and de-escalation in the Middle East. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with hopes for a peaceful resolution to the growing crisis.
As the world watches anxiously, the UN remains a key forum for diplomatic efforts to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East and prevent a devastating conflict from erupting.
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