United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israel to conclude and release the findings of a probe into artillery strikes that killed a journalist and wounded six others in Lebanon, Al Jazeera reports.

Blinken said that it is “important and appropriate” that Israel thoroughly investigate the October 13 strike in southern Lebanon.

“My understanding is that Israel has initiated such an investigation, and it will be important to see that investigation come to a conclusion and to see the results of the investigation,” the top US diplomat said during a news conference.

Blinked also said he had “extraordinary admiration” for journalists working in dangerous regions around the world.