Pentagon chief calls on Israel to scale back Beirut strikes

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Israel to reduce strikes around Beirut due to high civilian casualties, following heavy Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah arms facilities in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Tens of thousands have fled the area, prompting calls for negotiations to allow civilians to return home. Austin also raised concerns about reported Israeli attacks on U.N. peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of protecting them.

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