UK Foreign Secretary Cooper said Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon has caused civilian casualties and displacement, destroyed infrastructure and constrained diplomatic space. He said Hezbollah must stop attacks on Israel and disarm, and all parties should respect a ceasefire and sincerely engage in negotiations.

2026-06-01

UK Foreign Secretary Cooper said Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon has caused civilian casualties and displacement, destroyed infrastructure and constrained diplomatic space. He said Hezbollah must stop attacks on Israel and disarm, and all parties should respect a ceasefire and sincerely engage in negotiations.