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The hostilities frustrate diplomatic efforts led by international mediators, including the EU and the United States, who are negotiating for a ceasefire. The EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, acknowledged that progress remains "pending," citing Israel's reluctance to include France and others in overseeing ceasefire enforcement. The proposed deal, based on UN Security Council Resolution 1701, calls for Hezbollah’s disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and Lebanese military integration, with international peacekeepers overseeing the process.
Despite diplomatic efforts, the violence persists, with little immediate sign of de-escalation. The region remains volatile, and civilians on both sides continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing hostilities.