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German top diplomat warns Lebanon must not become a theatre of war
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German Foreign Minister warns against turning Lebanon into a battleground for conflict resolution with Hezbollah, emphasizing the need to protect civilians. He stresses the importance of strengthening the Lebanese state to stabilize the region and calls for decisive action against the militant Hezbollah. Israeli Foreign Minister reaffirms Israel's commitment to negotiations with Lebanon, highlighting the necessity of protecting Israeli citizens from Hezbollah attacks. Both ministers agree on the need for an agreement to protect civilians in both states.