“We want a transitional phase and we would like it to reduce,” Austin said in a press conference Israel Some of its strikes in Beirut and its surroundings.”
He explained, “The international community is committed to working with the Lebanese Army and UNIFIL to ensure security and stability Lebanon“.
Regarding the forces UNIFILAustin confirmed that he raised “the issue of UNIFIL security in Lebanon with the Israeli Minister of Defense, and Israel informed me that there is no intention to target the force,” indicating that “the role of UNIFIL forces is very important and will continue to carry out its mission.”
As for GazaThe US Secretary of Defense said: “We want to see a transitional phase to negotiations that allow for a return Hostages To their homes.”
He pointed out that Washington It noted “a sharp decline in the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza in the recent period.”
He continued: “Civilians in Gaza must receive the humanitarian aid they need to survive, and more of it must reach them,” stressing continued support for Israel “within the framework of its right to defend itself.”