Defence Secretary John Healey has called for a "ceasefire on both sides" as tensions between Israel and Lebanon escalate.

Healey said: "We're watching this really carefully, and that will be a matter for the Israelis. At the moment it's airstrikes. 

"At the moment there are missiles from the Lebanese Hezbollah directed at Israel. This conflict serves no one. We need a ceasefire on both sides."

Defence Secretary John Healey has called for a "ceasefire on both sides" as tensions between Israel and Lebanon escalate.Healey said: "We're watching this really carefully, and that will be a matter for the Israelis. At the moment it's airstrikes. "At the moment there are missiles from the Lebanese ...{ai:summary}<p>Defence Secretary John Healey has urged for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon amid escalating tensions, highlighting ongoing airstrikes and missile attacks from Hezbollah. He emphasized that the conflict is detrimental to all parties involved. </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

Defence Secretary calls for 'ceasefire on both sides' as Middle East tensions escalate

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