Escalating Tensions: Israeli Airstrikes and US Defense Talks Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Israeli airstrikes in Tyre, Lebanon, killed at least three people and injured thirty others, as US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held his first call with newly appointed Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. The discussions included the ongoing situations in Gaza and Lebanon following the recent surprise dismissal of Katz’s predecessor. Additionally, Donald Trump and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas committed to working towards peace amid the rising hostilities. The UN has reported that a significant number of casualties in Gaza are women and children, highlighting grave humanitarian concerns during this turmoil.