Joint Statement by the United States, Australia, Canada,
the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia,
United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Qatar.
The situation between Lebanon and Israel since October 8th, 2023
is intolerable and presents an unacceptable risk of a broader
regional escalation. This is in nobody's interest, neither of the
people of Israel nor of the people of Lebanon.
It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement that enables
civilians on both sides of the border to return to their homes in
safety.
Diplomacy however cannot succeed amid an escalation of this
conflict.
Thus we call for an immediate 21 day ceasefire across the
Lebanon-Israel border to provide space for diplomacy towards the
conclusion of a diplomatic settlement consistent with UNSCR 1701,
and the implementation of UNSCR 2735 regarding a ceasefire in
Gaza
We call on all parties, including the Governments of Israel and
Lebanon, to endorse the temporary ceasefire immediately
consistent with UNSCR 1701 during this period, and to give a real
chance to a diplomatic settlement.
We are then prepared to fully support all diplomatic efforts to
conclude an agreement between Lebanon and Israel within this
period, building on efforts over the last months, that ends this
crisis altogether.
