UK, Canada, others call for 'urgent end to hostilities' in Lebanon

UK, Canada, others call for 'urgent end to hostilities' in Lebanon Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and several other countries have called for an “urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon”, warning of a worsening humanitarian and displacement crisis. In a joint statement, the countries said civilians and infrastructure must be protected and welcomed a ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran, while stressing that violence in Lebanon must also stop. “Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected from the effects of hostilities.