🌍 EU Calls for De-escalation in Lebanon Amid Displacement

• Context: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged Israel to cease attacks on Lebanon, citing that "heavy-handed" retaliation is causing mass displacement and threatening regional stability. • Security & Sovereignty: While acknowledging Israel’s right to self-defence against Hezbollah attacks—which Kallas noted were in support of Iran—the EU emphasized that Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. • Economic & Humanitarian Impact: The conflict is further destabilizing a "fragile situation" in Lebanon; for Sri Lanka, such Middle Eastern volatility remains a key concern for labor migration, remittances, and energy prices. • Diplomatic Stance: The EU maintains that diplomacy remains the best path to avoid further regional destabilization.