Sisi Warns US General of Middle East Escalation

During a meeting with U.S. General Charles 'CQ' Brown, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed grave concerns over escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, warning of the dangers posed by a potential new front in Lebanon. The discussions followed significant missile exchanges, with Hezbollah launching hundreds of rockets into Israel and Israel retaliating with airstrikes. Sisi urged the international community to intensify efforts to defuse tensions and stabilize the region, emphasizing the importance of Lebanon's sovereignty. This meeting coincided with ongoing diplomatic efforts in Cairo, which aim to negotiate a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Sisi also called for stronger support for joint Egyptian, American, and Qatari initiatives to achieve a ceasefire and release hostages. The situation remains critical as the region grapples with heightened conflict risks.