U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has directed the military to remain on high alert as tensions between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah continue to escalate. The situation has intensified following Israel’s airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday. With numerous U.S.… U.S. Defense Secretary Orders Military To Stay On ‘High Alert’ Amid Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Conflict