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Madam President, Excellencies,

Hell is breaking loose in Lebanon.

As I told the General Assembly yesterday, we should all be alarmed by the escalation. 

Lebanon is at the brink. 

Of course, the Blue Line has seen tensions for years. 

The Secretary-General is extremely concerned with the escalation of the conflict in Lebanon. 

He appeals for an immediate ceasefire.  An all-out war must be avoided in Lebanon at all costs, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon must be respected.