Egyptian President Warns U.S. General of Lebanon Conflict Risks Amid Tensions

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned U.S. General C.Q. Brown about the dangers of a major conflict in Lebanon during a meeting on Sunday. The discussions occurred after significant missile exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah. Sisi stressed the need for international efforts to defuse tensions and preserve regional stability.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a stark warning to America's top general on Sunday about the looming dangers of a significant conflict in Lebanon. U.S. Air Force General C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Egypt just hours after a notable missile exchange between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah.

Hezbollah had fired hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel, prompting a response from Israel involving around 100 jets aimed at thwarting a larger attack. Sisi's office stated that the Egyptian leader emphasized the need for the international community to "exert all efforts and intensify pressures to defuse tension and stop the state of escalation that threatens the security and stability of the entire region."

Sisi specifically highlighted the risks of opening a new front in Lebanon and underscored the importance of maintaining Lebanon's stability and sovereignty. Brown, who also met with Egypt's defense minister and chief of defense during his visit, discussed ways to prevent further escalation in a region already fraught with conflict and tension.

(With inputs from agencies.)