Defense Minister Yoav Gallant presents to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan the latest on the evacuation of civilians from the Rafah area and the provision of humanitarian assistance, according to the Israeli readout.
Gallant tells Sullivan that expanding the operation there is a component of Israel’s efforts to dismantle Hamas and bring back the hostages.
Gallant also warns that the continued lack of a solution to attacks by Lebanon-based terror group Hezbollah could “lead to a significant escalation.”
According to Gallant’s office, the two discuss the need to publicly show the strength of the countries’ bilateral relationship in the face of Iranian designs in the region.
After a weapons shipment was held up by the White House earlier this month, they also discuss how maintain Israel’s “qualitative edge,” a catchphrase referring to advanced military technology and platforms provided by the US.
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