Wider Middle East war could have serious implications for EU and Europe, analyst warns
Though many countries still believe a diplomatic solution to end the conflict is achievable, so far, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions have failed to bring about concrete results.
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00:00On Wednesday, G7 leaders held a conference call to discuss the worsening of the crisis
00:07in the Middle East.
00:08They mainly called for de-escalation and a decrease in tensions along the Israel-Lebanon
00:12border.
00:13In its latest statement, the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission said that it will remain in place
00:18despite the latest developments, adding that any crossing into Lebanon is in violation
00:23of Lebanese sovereignty.
00:25So far, though, diplomatic efforts to ease tensions have failed in bringing about concrete
00:29results.
00:30Former EU ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries, Luigi Narbonne, believes member
00:35states are paying the price for being too divided over the matter.
00:59A wider regional war could have serious implications for the EU and the European continent.
01:54Many countries still believe that a diplomatic solution to end the conflict is still achievable.
02:10The Italian government, which holds the presidency of the G7, would like the United Nations Security
02:15Council to consider strengthening the UNIFIL's mission mandate, extending its powers and
02:21responsibilities.
02:22Giorgia Orlandi for Euronews, in Rome.