And I refused Israel Global calls for a mutual ceasefire with Hezbollah Powered by Iran On Thursday, it defied the United States, its largest ally, to continue the strikes that killed hundreds in Lebanon Increasing fears of the outbreak of a regional war.
When asked about the “red lines” of support Washington To Israel, Austin responded that the United States would not change its commitment to helping Israel protect itself.
Austin repeated American calls for a ceasefire and a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
Austin said after a meeting with his British and Australian counterparts in London: “We have been committed from the beginning to helping Israel and providing them with the necessary things to be able to protect the sovereignty of their lands, and that has not changed and will not change in the future.”
Austin explained that there is a risk of an all-out war breaking out between Hezbollah and Israel, but added that a diplomatic solution is still possible.
He continued, saying: “We now face the danger of an all-out war. Another all-out war could be devastating to both Israel and Lebanon.”
He concluded his speech by saying: “Let me be clear, Israel and Lebanon can choose another path, and despite the sharp escalation in the past few days, the diplomatic solution still exists.”
He added that the fastest way for Israel to achieve its goal of returning the residents of the north to their homes is Diplomacy.
Israel pledged to secure the north and return thousands of residents to their homes after they evacuated due to Hezbollah launching cross-border strikes in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza.
On Thursday, Israel announced obtaining an aid package worth $8.7 billion from the United States to support its current military efforts and maintain military superiority in the region.
The Israeli raids on Lebanon, on Thursday, resulted in the killing of 60 people and the injury of 81 others, according to the report To the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
The Ministry revealed the implementation Israeli army 115 air strikes, Thursday, on various areas of Lebanon.
