Barbara Leaf

Southern Front: Washington Warns of High Risk of Escalation

United States Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf warned Wednesday of  "high degree of volatility" on the border between Lebanon and Israel, commenting that "the potential for escalation is acute". "We have of course cautioned Israel regarding its response to the attacks that Hezbollah initiated in the initial ...

Barbara Leaf: US Keen on Diplomatic Solution in Southern Lebanon

US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf underlined in a press briefing on Thursday the formidable challenges facing the region since October 7, stressing, however, that Washington is keen and committed to finding a lasting settlement for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and a diplomatic solution on the Lebanon-Israel ...