UK Minister for Middle East Affairs Hamish Falconer has called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, emphasizing that the ongoing conflict was not initiated by Lebanon. He welcomed the start of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, describing them as a positive step toward de-escalation. Falconer made the remarks on April 16, 2026, according to Al Jazeera.
Falconer stated that recent attacks in Lebanon have had devastating effects on civilians. He urged Hezbollah to stop firing and disarm, stressing that the exclusive right to use force in Lebanon should rest solely with the Lebanese government. However, he did not mention Israel’s attacks, which have reportedly killed more than 2,100 people and displaced over one million since the conflict intensified earlier in the month.
Reports also indicated that following a meeting in the United States between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, both countries agreed to begin direct negotiations, signaling a potential diplomatic opening amid the violence.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ১৬ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ২০: ১০ লেবাননে অবিলম্বে যুদ্ধবিরতির আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন যুক্তরাজ্যের মধ্যপ্রাচ্য বিষয়ক মন্ত্রী হ্যামিশ ফ্যালকনার। একই সঙ্গে ইসরাইল ও লেবাননের মধ্যে সরাসরি আলোচনার উদ্যোগকে স্বাগত জানিয়েছেন তিনি। খবর আলজারিরা।
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