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US defence secretary raises concerns over conflict spreading
22 October 2023 16:08 BST
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has raised concerns over the Israeli conflict spreading, and escalating around the region.
"We're concerned about potential escalation. In fact, what we're seeing... is the prospect of a significant escalation of attacks on our troops and our people throughout the region," Austin told ABC's This Week programme.
"If any group or any country is looking to widen this conflict and take advantage of this very unfortunate situation... our advice is: don't," he said.