UN Secretary-General asks Israel and Lebanon to stay away from war as tensions increase.

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The UN leader, Mr. Guterres, took action after bad things happened with bombs in Lebanon. He wants to stop a war between Lebanon and Israel.

Mr. Guterres called people from Lebanon and Israel to a meeting. He was upset with them for fighting and making things worse.

The Israel representative did not come to the meeting, so someone else had to listen. Mr. Guterres told them that war is bad and terrorism is bad.

He said they need to stop fighting right away. Mr. Guterres's helpers said he did his best to stop the fighting.

Now, he hopes Lebanon and Israel will choose peace. If the fighting doesn't stop, he might call another meeting and invite more countries.

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Who is Mr. Guterres?

Mr. Guterres is the UN leader.

Why did Mr. Guterres call a meeting?

He called a meeting to stop the fighting between Lebanon and Israel.

What will Mr. Guterres do if the fighting doesn't stop?

He might call another meeting and invite more countries.

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