The United Nations voiced deep concern over the ongoing escalation along Lebanon’s southern border, warning that the situation could spiral out of control if both belligerent sides do not “put down their weapons and commit to a path of peace.” 

“The danger of miscalculation leading to a sudden and wider conflict is very real, and we continue to engage with the parties and urge all actors to cease their fire and commit to working toward a political and diplomatic solution - which is the only lasting solution,” read a joint statement issued on Saturday by UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander, Aroldo Lázaro.