EU Warns of Near Full-Fledged War Between Israel and Hezbollah

The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has warned that the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah is nearly a full-fledged war. He emphasized the grave danger and urged all diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation, stressing the high civilian toll and intensifying military strikes.

The conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah is nearing the threshold of full-scale war, according to EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.

"This situation is extremely dangerous and worrying. I can say that we are almost in a full-fledged war," Borrell told reporters, highlighting the increasing civilian casualties and military strikes.

Efforts to mitigate the tensions are ongoing, but Europe's fears of a spillover are becoming reality, Borrell added. He called for intensified diplomatic efforts to avert a full-blown war, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)