U.S. Defense Secretary concerned over Israeli fire on U.N. peacekeepers
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed significant concern to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant regarding reports of Israeli forces firing on U.N. peacekeeping positions in Lebanon. Austin emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety and security of the U.N. mission and Lebanese armed forces in a call with his counterpart.
- Middle East
- Reuters
- Published Date: 10:39 | 13 October 2024
- Modified Date: 10:41 | 13 October 2024
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday expressed deep concern to Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant over reports that Israeli forces fired on U.N. peacekeeping positions in Lebanon.
In a call with his Israeli counterpart, Austin called for the safety and security of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, and Lebanese armed forces, the U.S. Department of Defense said in a statement.
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