Netanyahu says Israeli and US officials met on Thursday, adding he appreciated US efforts

The House of Commons foreign affairs committee chairwoman has warned a ground invasion by Israel into Lebanon could favour Hezbollah and its legitimacy, reports the Press Association (PA).

Asked about escalating conflict in the Middle East, Emily Thornberry told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme:

I think that we need to be aware that we have perhaps more clout than we have done recently, and I think we’re in a fairly unique position, so … we are in a position to be able to pull people together.

I think that the UN general assembly meeting at this time means that many other nations can be pulled behind the declaration that has been made, and that will make it stronger.