US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he called on his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant to ensure the safety of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) after they reported wounded peacekeepers in the south of the country, Reuters reported. quoted by BTA.
"I have called for ensuring the safety of UNIFIL forces and coordinating efforts to transition from military operations to a diplomatic path as soon as possible," Austin wrote on the social network "X" after having a telephone conversation with Gallant.