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United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, has called on Israel to protect United Nations peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon.
Austin, in a phone call with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant on Thursday stressed the importance of taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of UNIFIL forces.
He also noted the need to pursue a diplomatic pathway to provide security for civilians on both sides of the border as soon as feasible.
The UN peacekeepers in Lebanon have come under fire several times in recent days, with at least four soldiers injured.
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