US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has expressed "deep concern" over recent Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese army, which have resulted in a death toll of eight soldiers. The incident marks an escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, has been accused of being targeted by Israel multiple times, with the force maintaining its positions despite Israeli calls to evacuate.

Source: https://www.wionews.com/world/us-defence-secretary-expresses-deep-concern-over-israeli-airstrikes-on-lebanese-army-770200