UK among countries to issue Israel warning over ‘deeply alarming’ Lebanon offensive | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaira ButtMonday 16 March 2026 22:01 GMTMedical centre destroyed by Israeli missile in LebanonA joint statement from the UK, Canada, France, Germany and Italy has warned of "devastating humanitarian consequences" should a ground offensive occur in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon.The leaders highlighted the situation is already "deeply alarming", with over one million people displaced.A statement on Monday read: “We are gravely concerned by the escalating violence in Lebanon and call for meaningful engagement by Israeli and Lebanese representatives to negotiate a sustainable political solution.“We strongly support initiatives to facilitate talks and urge for immediate de-escalation.”The countries also condemned Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel and on its decision to join Iran in ongoing war.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in