Josep Borrell, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, has called on the United Nations Security Council to take decisive action to end Israel’s recent military escalation against Lebanon, which has resulted in hundreds of casualties, predominantly among civilians.

In a statement posted on X, Borrell expressed concern over the escalating death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which he described as "alarming." Current figures indicate over 500 casualties, including 50 children. "The Security Council has to play its role. We urgently need to halt the path to war. Both sides need to implement an immediate ceasefire," he urged.

Last Monday, Borrell characterized the Israeli attacks on Lebanon as approaching a state of "full-fledged war," emphasizing the extremely dangerous and worrying nature of the situation. “If this is not a war situation, I don’t know what you would call it,” he remarked, pointing to the increasing number of civilian casualties and the intensity of Israeli military operations.

The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, marking the deadliest day for the country since cross-border clashes with Hezbollah began on October 8 of the previous year. As of now, nearly 570 people have reportedly lost their lives and over 1,800 others have been injured due to the recent airstrikes, according to Lebanese health authorities. (ILKHA)