Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:35pm on 21 Jun 2024,Friday International
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned an Arab official that Israel is planning an incursion into Lebanon amid rising tensions with Hezbollah. Blinken urged Israeli officials to avoid escalating the conflict further. The US is concerned about a broader regional conflict, fearing it could endanger American troops in the Middle East. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stressed the need for readiness and the safe return of displaced citizens. Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, threatened severe retaliation if war breaks out. The situation has worsened since Hamas' attack on October 7, increasing rocket and drone strikes.
