The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to Israel's security after the IDF strike on the Lebanese capital Beirut. As a result of this strike, a senior Hezbollah commander, Fouad Shukr, was killed. This was reported by the Times of Israel, citing US National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson, UNN reports.
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“Our commitment to Israel's security is unshakable and unwavering, despite all the threats that Iran supports, including Lebanon's Hezbollah,” Watson said.
According to her, the rocket attack that killed 12 Israelis in Majdal Shams on Saturday was “horrific.
The White House emphasized that the state of Israel has the right to defend itself against the serious threats it faces.
“At the same time, the United States continues to work toward a diplomatic solution to end these horrific attacks and allow citizens on both sides to return safely to their homes,” she added.
As noted, unnamed Israeli and American officials said that Israel had warned the United States in advance of a strike on Beirut.
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