A “significant Israeli ground offensive” in Lebanon must be averted since it could have devastating humanitarian consequences, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain said in a joint statement on Monday.Lebanon was sucked into the war in the Middle East on March 2 after the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah opened fire at Israel. Hezbollah said it aimed to avenge the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the US and Israel’s war on Iran.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Israel responded with an offensive that has killed more than 880 people in Lebanon. More than 1 million people have been driven from their homes, and more than 130,000 are living in collective shelters, according to Lebanese authorities. Israel has threatened Gaza-scale devastation in Lebanon. “A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted