Israel attacks Beirut without notifying the United States in advance.

Reuters news agency reports that Mr.Lloyd Austin The US Secretary of Defense who returned from London, spoke to reporters when they arrived at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington on Friday (September 27) local time.

“We did not receive any advance warning. As you know, I was on the phone with Minister Gallant during the work. This function (Israel fall apart Beirut) just happened two hours ago They are evaluating I don’t have any additional information or clarity for you at this time,” said Mr. Austin, without weighing the attack. Among many investigations into how it happened to the group’s leader, Syed Hassan Nasrallah.Hezbollah

Mr Austin said only that he would speak to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant “soon” to update the situation.

In the past, Mr. Austin has always said thatall out warbetweenIsrael and HezbollahIt will only damage both sides. He called on Friday for diplomacy to resolve the issue.

“Big wars should be avoided. Diplomacy is still the best way. and the fastest way to bring Israeli and Lebanese civilians home on both sides of the border,” the defense secretary said.