US Defense Sec. Austin Calls Israeli Defense Minister Gallant

U.S. Department of Defense

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant today to reiterate U.S. support for Israel's right to defend itself and the importance of ensuring uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Secretary Austin reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the pursuit of diplomacy to resolve tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and the shared goal of avoiding regional escalation.

/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.