British foreign minister calls for end to Israeli military action in Lebanon

"All sides must respect the ceasefire and engage with negotiations in good faith," Yvette Cooper says

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper walks outside 10 Downing Street, on the day of a cabinet meeting, in London, Britain, May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

The Israeli military's escalation of activities in Lebanon has led to civilians being killed and displaced, destroyed infrastructure and eroded space for diplomacy and it must end, British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said on Sunday.

"All sides must respect the ceasefire and engage with negotiations in good faith," Cooper said in a post on X, adding that Hezbollah must also end its attacks on Israel.