In the call he confirmed Austin Also on the need to shift from military operations in Lebanon To the diplomatic track to provide security for civilians as soon as possible.
According to the statement issued by US Department of Defense Austin confirmed For gallant “The United States’ deep commitment to Israel’s security, demonstrated today by announcing the deployment of an American air defense battery in Israel “Within the coming days.”
US Department of Defense spokesman Patrick Ryder said in the statement that steps must be taken as soon as possible to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation in GazaReuters reported.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Sunday that any attacks on… Peacekeeping forces “It may constitute a war crime” after two Israeli tanks stormed the gates of a peacekeeping forces base in South Lebanon.
A spokesman said United Nations Stephane Dujarric said in a statement: “UNIFIL peacekeepers remain in all locations and the UN flag continues to fly.”
He added: “The Secretary-General confirmed that individuals UNIFIL Its buildings should never be targeted. He added that attacks on peacekeepers constitute a violation of international law Including international humanitarian law. “It may constitute a war crime.”
The Israeli Prime Minister called Benjamin Netanyahu The United Nations, on Sunday, called for the evacuation of UNIFIL personnel from the combat zones in Lebanon, and hours later the international force announced that it had been subjected to what it described as more Israeli violations, including two tanks forcibly storming the gates of one of its bases.
