Egypt denounces Israel's 'serious escalation' in Lebanon

Egypt's foreign minister has condemned Israel's "serious escalation" in Lebanon, following the military's announcement that it had launched a ground incursion into the country - claims that were denied by Hezbollah.

Badr Abdelaty said in a statement that the move could produce "dire insecurity and humanitarian consequences" in the region. He added that Egypt would reject a new status quo that violates Lebanon's sovereignty.