Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke overnight with his American counterpart, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
According to a readout issued by the Defense Ministry, Gallant and Austin “conducted a joint situation assessment and exchanged views on regional developments and threats.”
“Their discussion focused primarily on joint preparation, as well as maintaining readiness and interoperability of Israeli and US forces and capabilities in the face of ongoing threats posed by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel,” Gallant’s office says.
Gallant also briefed Austin on the developments in Gaza, “detailing the IDF’s achievements in defeating the Hamas Rafah brigade and destroying over 150 tunnels in the area.”
They also discussed the efforts to reach a deal to release the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, according to the readout.
“Gallant reiterated his steadfast commitment to achieving an agreement, and highlighted the critical timing as it relates to ensuring this framework,” his office adds.
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