During a meeting with US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati emphasized that "Lebanon does not seek escalation and what is needed is to stop the ongoing Israeli aggression  and return to calm and stability at the southern border."

 "We are committed to restoring security and stability, addressing the ongoing violations of Lebanese sovereignty, and stopping the systematic killing and destruction carried out by Israel," Mikati stated.

 "The ongoing Israeli threats will not deter us from our efforts to establish calm," he added.

"This is a priority for us and all of Lebanon's friends," Mikati noted.

The meeting was attended by US Ambassador Lisa Johnson.