As the Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has issued a stark warning to Iran, stating that any attacks on Israel will result in “serious consequences.” This statement comes amid a surge in hostilities, despite President Joe Biden’s call for a ceasefire in the region.
In a tragic development, mourners gathered in Lebanon to pay their respects to two commanders and a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), who were killed in an overnight Israeli airstrike in Beirut. The funeral took place at the Beddawi camp for Palestinian refugees near Tripoli on September 30, 2024, underscoring the rising tensions and civilian toll amid the ongoing conflict.
The United Nations has expressed “deep concern” regarding the spiraling hostilities, highlighting the urgent need for a de-escalation of violence as the situation continues to deteriorate.