The United Nations says it is “deeply alarmed” by surging military activity in southern Lebanon, warning that fears are rising ahead of critical US-backed negotiations. U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric voiced concern over Israeli warnings of possible strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, as UNIFIL reported hundreds of projectiles, airspace violations and escalating hostilities. France has requested an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu ordered continued strikes on Hezbollah targets, while the U.N. urged restraint, diplomacy and protection of civilians.#Lebanon #Israel #Hezbollah #UN #Beirut #BreakingNews #MiddleEast #UNSC #Netanyahu #Trump #Iran #Ceasefire