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From the Liveblog of
Saturday, October 28, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Gallant, Pentagon chief discuss Israeli operations in Gaza
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, right, is greeted by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv, Oct. 13, 2023. (AP Photos/Lolita Baldor)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held another phone call with his US counterpart Lloyd Austin, with the Pentagon saying the two discussed Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip.
According to the US readout, Austin stressed “the importance of protecting civilians during the Israel Defense Forces’ operations and focusing on the urgency of humanitarian aid delivery for civilians in Gaza.”
“He also raised his focus on the need for Hamas to release all of the hostages,” the statement adds.
