Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed that the United States was dedicated to a diplomatic resolution in Lebanon and urged Israel to improve “dire” conditions in Gaza, in a call Saturday with his Israeli counterpart.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.Austin “reiterated US commitment to a diplomatic resolution in Lebanon” in his call with Israel Katz, while also pushing Israel “to continue to take steps to improve the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza,” according to a Pentagon spokesperson.Read more:Israeli settlers set sights on Trump support for full control of West BankPresident-elect Trump taps new US ambassador who ‘loves Israel’At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut as diplomats push for ceasefire