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US Special Envoy: Conflict Between Israel And Hezbollah Not Inevitable

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Wires carrying comments from David Satterfield, US Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues, stating that the US, "does not believe that a conflict involving Lebanon and Israel is in any way inevitable."

  • Satterfield says, "there is no indication on any side that there is an intent to precipitate a conflict or war," but warns, "it's essential that there be no provocative actions undertaken by Iran or Hezbollah."
  • In reference to recent border skirmishes between Israeli and Hezbollah forces, Satterfield says, "the character of exchanges that Hezbollah has launched across Israel's northern border will always raise the potential for miscalculation, they need to stop."
  • Satterfield comments support recent statements from US officials suggesting that Iran and Hezbollah, while outwardly expressing support for Hamas, are working to avoid being actively drawn into the conflict.

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