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US defence chief warns of 'devastating consequences' of Israel-Hezbollah war
16 September 2024 19:07 BST
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin warned his Israeli counterpart of “devastating consequences” should Israel and Hezbollah go into a full-scale war.
Austin’s warning to Defence Minister Yoav Gallant comes after the Israeli official said an offensive in Lebanon appeared closer.
Austin said, “Israel should give [hostage] negotiations time to succeed,” according to a Pentagon readout of their call.
He noted “the devastating consequences that escalation would have on the people of Israel, Lebanon, and the broader region".