U.S. Department of Defense
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby provided the following readout:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J.
Austin III spoke this afternoon with Israeli Minister of Defense Benjamin "Benny" Gantz.
Secretary Austin welcomed the Israeli Cabinet's decision to agree to a ceasefire, and shared Minister Gantz's hope that there will be a complete restoration of calm.
Both parties agreed on the importance of Israel having the capabilities it needs to defend itself from rocket and missile attacks.
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