U.S. Pushes for Middle East De-escalation, Seeks Peace

The United States is advocating for de-escalation of violence in the Middle East, according to the U.S. envoy to the United Nations. The U.S. aims to ensure safety for Palestinians, Israelis, Lebanese, and others living in the region. This comes amid close communications between the U.S. and Israel.

The United States is pushing for a reduction in violence in the Middle East, according to a statement from U.S. envoy to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Monday.

"We want to find a path to peace, so that Palestinians and Israelis have safety and Lebanese and Israelis living on the northern border find security and safety as well," said Thomas-Greenfield in a briefing with reporters.

When asked about potential Israeli military actions in Lebanon, Thomas-Greenfield declined to comment on the specifics of U.S.-Israel discussions but confirmed that the two countries remain in close contact.

(With inputs from agencies.)