Blinken said after his meeting with the Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati In London: “We feel that it is extremely urgent to reach a diplomatic settlement and fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701, so that real security is achieved along the border between Israel and Lebanon.”
He stressed that it is necessary to “reach the necessary consensus for the full implementation” of this decision.
UN Resolution 1701 ended the 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel, and stipulated the strengthening of the deployment of the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL).UNIFILThe military presence in the border area was limited to the Lebanese army and the international force.
He also called for the protection of civilians without explicitly calling for a ceasefire.
He added Blinken“We want to make sure that in places like Beirut there is a real effort to ensure that people stay safe and that civilians do not get caught in the crossfire.”
And he did not indicate My timer Any press statement after the meeting.
The Jordanian Foreign Minister said Ayman Al-Safadi Who also met with Blinken privately in London, said that the Lebanese government clearly communicated that it was committed to implementing Resolution 1701, stressing that “the aggression against Lebanon must stop immediately.”