German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns that the Israel-Hezbollah conflict could spark a 'regional conflagration' after meeting with former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz. Scholz emphasizes the need for Hezbollah to withdraw from the border area of Lebanon and calls for a diplomatic solution. He also highlights Iran's responsibility to de-escalate the situation and urges urgent steps towards a Gaza ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages. Germany joins a group of nations in calling for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Lebanon-Israel border.
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