Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi cautioned U.S. Air Force General C.Q. Brown about the risks of a significant conflict in Lebanon during their meeting on Sunday.
General Brown, who serves as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Egypt shortly after a significant missile exchange occurred between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah.
Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets and drones at Israel, prompting a swift response from Israel, which deployed around 100 jets to strike targets in Lebanon. This marked one of the most intense clashes in over ten months of ongoing border hostilities.
In an official statement, President Sisi emphasized the need for the international community to intensify efforts to reduce tensions and prevent further escalation that could jeopardize the stability and security of the entire region.
Sisi specifically warned against the dangers of opening a new front in Lebanon, stressing the importance of maintaining Lebanon's stability and sovereignty.
General Brown did not issue public comments during his visit but held discussions with Egypt's defense minister and chief of defense. Before he arrived in Egypt, Brown told Reuters that his mission was to explore ways to prevent the current tensions from escalating into a broader conflict.
A spokesperson for Brown stated that the U.S. general's discussions in Egypt focused on strategies to prevent the conflict from spreading further.
Before visiting Egypt, General Brown met with Jordan's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Huneiti, in Amman. Their talks also covered regional tensions and the need to de-escalate, as well as the urgency of finalizing a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which negotiators have been working on in Cairo.
