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Biden urges Netanyahu to minimise civilian harm in Lebanon

Damaged buildings, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in Lebanon, October 9, 2024. © Abdel Hadi Ramahi, Reuters

US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to minimise harm to civilians in Lebanon, especially in the populated areas of Beirut, while reiterating support to target Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah militants, the White House said after their call. The plea came after Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that Israel will carry out “lethal, precise and surprising” retaliation against anyone who attacks it, while discussing Iran’s October 1 missile strike on Israel. Read our live blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

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