Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, on Thursday, the Pentagon said.
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Israeli Defense Minister Speaks with Austin About Israel’s Expanding Conflicts
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, on Thursday, the Pentagon said.
Biden and Netanyahu Speak for First Time Since August
Ties between the U.S. and Israeli leaders have been strained over Israel’s conduct in Gaza. The Israeli defense minister delayed a much-anticipated trip to the U.S. at Mr. Netanyahu’s request.
Iranian Official Heads to Saudi Arabia as Israel Postpones U.S. Meeting
The Biden administration is dealing with complex dynamics in the Middle East as it tries to keep conflicts involving Israel from escalating further.
Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister, Postpones Trip to DC, US Says
Yoav Gallant and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III were expected to discuss Israel’s response to the Iranian missile assault on Israel last week.
A Pentagon Debate: Are U.S. Deployments Containing the Fighting, or Inflaming It?
Military officials discuss whether sending more force to the Middle East is helping to prevent a much wider war, or emboldening Israel.
Where U.S. Forces Are Deployed in the Middle East
The Pentagon is preparing to send more troops and aircraft to the region. This is an overview of the U.S. military presence there.
U.S. to Send More Troops to Middle East as Tensions Rise
Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, declined to say exactly how many troops were deploying, citing operational security.
Biden Poised to Approve Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Western Weapons in Russia
The topic will be on the agenda Friday as Britain’s new prime minister, Keir Starmer, visits the White House.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Presses Western Allies for More Weapons
The Ukrainian leader argued that escalating military pressure on Russia, combined with diplomacy, was the best way to motivate Moscow to seek peace.