United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant that Israel should be taking all necessary measures to ensure "the safety and security of UNIFIL forces and Lebanese Armed Forces."
In the call, Austin stressed "the need to pivot from military operations in Lebanon to a diplomatic pathway to provide security for civilians on both sides of the border as soon as feasible."
He also touched upon Gaza, saying that "steps must be taken soon" to address the "dire humanitarian situation in Gaza."