US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallan.
The United States supports Israel’s right to self-defense. This is what US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said.
He said he spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallan.
“We agreed on the need to dismantle the attack infrastructure along the border to ensure that Lebanese Hezbollah cannot carry out October 7-style attacks on northern Israeli communities,” Austin said.
The Pentagon chief also added that a diplomatic settlement is needed so that civilians can safely return to their homes on both sides of the border.
He also stressed that the United States is fully equipped to protect American personnel, partners and allies in the face of threats from Iran and its terrorist organizations, and is determined to prevent any side from taking advantage of tensions. or escalation of hostilities.
The Pentagon chief said Iran would face serious consequences if it decided to launch a direct military attack on Israel.
We remind you that the Israeli army has announced the start of a ground operation in southern Lebanon. The military began raids against targets and infrastructure of the Hezbollah group.
The Lebanese army also reportedly withdrew from several positions on the southern border with Israel following shelling and reports of an IDF ground operation.
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