Austria Calls for Mideast Ceasefire During Ramadan

Austria's foreign minister urges a halt to Israel-Hezbollah conflict for the holy month, amid ongoing violence and diplomatic efforts.

Austria's foreign minister, Alexander Schallenberg, appeals for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border, aiming for peace during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese villages have resulted in civilian casualties, with two people killed and 14 wounded in the village of Kafra.
Since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, over 210 Hezbollah fighters and nearly 40 Lebanese civilians have been killed, alongside 9 Israeli soldiers and 9 civilians.
European and American officials have visited Beirut to prevent a full-blown war, while Hezbollah refuses to negotiate until the Gaza war ends.
Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bouhabib calls for a deal on the disputed Israel-Lebanon border, suggesting a solution similar to the 2022 U.S.-mediated maritime border agreement.