Editorial: El Mundo

• The rising regional tension has precipitated intense diplomatic activity in the West to prevent a large-scale conflict in the Middle East.
• Recent violence and the assassination of the Hamas leader in Beirut have triggered an alert on the Israel-Lebanon border, increasing the risk of Hezbollah's involvement.
• The attacks from Iranian allied Houthi Yemenis in the Red Sea have disrupted international trade by escalating transportation costs, which will impact consumers.
• The increase of Iranian belligerent rhetoric after the Islamic State attacks, increases the likelihood of further tensions and violent interventions.
• In this scenario, European and American diplomacy seek to contain the situation and involve powers like Turkey to mediate.

Conclusion: This series of interconnected conflicts requires careful and delicate management to avoid a wider conflict. A ceasefire and a two-state solution in Gaza could be a crucial first step towards stabilizing the region.

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