The UN secretary-general has called for an end to the fighting in Lebanon, warning of the risk of the country becoming a wasteland. Israel’s assault has led to sweeping evacuation orders and a death toll of 826 since March 2. Efforts are underway to form a negotiating delegation for talks with Israel, with Lebanon open to discussions in Cyprus or a European capital. French President Macron has offered to host negotiations in Paris, emphasizing the need to prevent Lebanon from descending into chaos.
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