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Top U.S. general warns of broader destabilization risk from Israel-Palestinian hostilities

Published 17/05/2021, 22:01
Updated 17/05/2021, 22:08
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley awaits the arrival of newly confirmed U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to begin his first day in office at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 22, 2021. REUTERS/T

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. military officer, Army General Mark Milley, warned on Monday of the risk of broader destabilization beyond Gaza without a de-escalation in the fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants.

After more than a week of fighting, Milley noted Israel's actions were in self-defense but also cautioned that the levels of violence were such that "it's in no one's interest to continue fighting."

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley awaits the arrival of newly confirmed U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to begin his first day in office at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 22, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

"My assessment is that you risk broader destabilization and you risk a whole series of negative consequences if the fighting continues," Milley told reporters shortly before landing in Brussels for talks with NATO allies.

"So in my view, I think de-escalation is a smart course of action at this point for all parties concerned."

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