The European Union’s top diplomat said Tuesday there were “no excuses” for Israel to refuse to accept a ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, saying all its security concerns had been addressed in the U.

The EU's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, urges Israel to implement a ceasefire with Hezbollah, citing addressed security concerns. He warns against Lebanon's collapse if ceased fire isn't achieved. This is amid ongoing extensive conflict precipitated by Hezbollah's October 2023 attacks and retaliatory actions by Israel.