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Gallant to meet his US counterpart in Washington later this month
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (L) and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meet in Brussels on June 15, 2023. (Elad Malcha/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has received an invitation from his American counterpart, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, to Washington, his office says.
A statement from the Defense Ministry says Gallant is scheduled to hold the official visit to the United States later this month.
“During the visit, Minister Gallant will meet with additional senior US officials and will discuss developing security challenges and opportunities in the Middle East region,” his office adds.
