Israel, Hezbollah trade confirmation that they don’t want further escalation: Report

Israel and the Lebanon-based group Hezbollah exchanged messages via intermediaries earlier today in order to prevent further escalation following one of the biggest exchanges of fire between the two foes in 10 months, two diplomats told Reuters.

The main message was that both sides considered Sunday’s intense exchange of bombardment to be “done” and that neither side wanted a full-scale war, one diplomat said.

The diplomats spoke on condition of anonymity.