White House: Military Escalation Not in Israel's 'Best Interest'

White House national security spokesman John Kirby - DPA

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15:02-22 September 2024 AD ـ 19 Rabi’ Al-Awwal 1446 AH

Asharq Al Awsat

15:02-22 September 2024 AD ـ 19 Rabi’ Al-Awwal 1446 AH

White House: Military Escalation Not in Israel's 'Best Interest'

White House national security spokesman John Kirby - DPA

A regional military escalation is not in Israel's "best interest," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Sunday, as heightening cross-border tensions between Israel and Lebanon have led to fears of an all-out war, AFP reported.

"We don't believe that escalating this military conflict is in their best interest," Kirby said on ABC's "This Week," adding that the United States was "saying this directly to our Israeli counterparts."

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel has in recent days hit Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon in ways it could not imagine.
"If Hezbollah has not understood the message, I promise you, it will understand the message," Netanyahu said, according to a statement from his office.

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China’s Xi Urges Missile Troops to Boost Deterrence, Combat Capabilities

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, visits Aojiao Village of Dongshan County in the city of Zhangzhou during an inspection tour in southeastern China's Fujian province on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via AP)

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China’s Xi Urges Missile Troops to Boost Deterrence, Combat Capabilities

Chinese state media reported on Saturday that President Xi Jinping on Thursday inspected a brigade of the People's Liberation Army's Rocket Force, urging the troops to boost their "deterrence and combat capabilities".

During the inspection Xi also urged the strategic missile troops to "resolutely fulfil the tasks entrusted by the Party and the people," state news agency Xinhua said.

The PLA Rocket Force, which oversees the country's conventional and nuclear missiles, has been tasked with modernizing China's nuclear forces in the face of developments such as improved US missile defenses, better surveillance capabilities and strengthened alliances.

During the inspection, Xi stressed the need to "adhere to political guidance, strengthen mission responsibility," and "promote high-quality development of the force construction," according to Chinese media outlet Cailianshe.

Last month China conducted a rare launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, underscoring growing international focus on the country's nuclear build-up.

China's military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge since last year, with several generals, including from the Rocket Force, and aerospace defense industry executives removed from the national legislative body.

In June, Xi said there were "deep-seated problems" in the Chinese military's politics, ideology, work style and discipline, adding "there must be no hiding place for corrupt elements in the army."

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