The Latest Breaking News from Lloyd Austin

As Washington calls for a regional ceasefire, it continues to provide political and military support for Israel.

The cancelled trip comes as the region braces for Israel’s response to Iran’s missile attack.

Residents told to leave homes ‘immediately’ for the country’s north after shelling launched from Israel

A French navy ship departed from southeastern France on Monday, heading toward the Lebanese coast as a precautionary measure to potentially evacuate French citizens. This as Israeli ground forces crossed into southern Lebanon on Tuesday to carry out "targeted raids" against Hezbollah positions.

The Israeli military is carrying out “targeted ground raids” in villages close to the Israeli border

Israeli and US officials discuss security threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing de-escalation and defense strategies.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been conferring with U.S. military officials since Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.

National security spokesperson John Kirby reiterates ‘ironclad’ support for Israel but ‘mourns’ civilian deaths

US reaffirms support for Israel's defensive actions amid escalating tensions in Lebanon, emphasizing regional stability.