Italy warns of ‘grave risk’ as violence escalates in south Lebanon

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has voiced concern over the spiralling violence in southern Lebanon, warning that any further escalation would endanger regional stability.

“Italy is closely monitoring the situation with concern,” Tajani said in a social media post, as clashes intensify along the Lebanon-Israel border.

Italy is one of the largest contributors to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), with over 1,000 troops stationed in the country.

“All parties must uphold their commitments and protect the progress achieved. Further escalations would pose a grave risk to the region,” he said.