"France calls for an immediate cessation of Israeli strikes in Lebanon and condemns any indiscriminate action against civilians. France is opposed to any ground operation in Lebanon," the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement after a call between Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

The U.S., France and Britain sought to keep prospects alive for an temporary truce as negotiations continued on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Palestinian President Abbas said the world is responsible for what was happening in Gaza.

The leaders of the US and France have jointly called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon – a move that comes amid a rising death toll from Israeli strikes on Hezbollah. Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York late Wednesday as they voiced fears that the conflict,

At least 600 people have been killed in Lebanon since the pager attacks on Sept. 17, and more than 90,000 have been displaced in the fighting.

"The situation between Lebanon and Israel since October 8th, 2023 is intolerable and presents an unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation," the joint statement said. "Thus we call for an immediate 21 day ceasefire across the Lebanon-Israel border to provide space for diplomacy towards the conclusion of a diplomatic settlement,

STORY: The U.S., France, and their allies called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon border on Wednesday, while also supporting one in Gaza after emergency talks among the UN Security Council.

The Israeli military has urged people in parts of Lebanon to stay away from Hezbollah facilities and to seek safety until further notice. The warning applies to residents of the Bekaa Valley in the east of the country,