US Defense Sec. Austin's Call With Israeli Defense Minister Gallant 12 April

U.S. Department of Defense

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant today to reiterate ironclad U.S. support for Israel's defense in the face of growing threats from Iran and its regional proxies. Echoing President Biden's unequivocal message to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Secretary Austin assured Minister Gallant that Israel could count on full U.S. support to defend Israel against Iranian attacks, which Tehran has publicly threatened.

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