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Defence Secretary: Middle East escalation deeply worrying

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Defence Secretary: Middle East escalation deeply worrying

Defence Secretary: Middle East escalation deeply worrying

John Healey says the deepening conflict in the Middle East is "deeply worrying", as civilian casualties in Lebanon rise after Israeli airstrikes.

The defence secretary adds "we need a ceasefire on both sides".

Report by Brooksl.

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