Hagel talks Gaza with Ya’alon

14 August 2014, 11:17 am

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US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke with Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon about efforts to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and the Gaza Strip, with the two agreeing to continue to cooperate on “the broad range of security issues facing the United States and Israel.”

According to a statement by the US Department of Defense, Ya’alon updated Hagel on the temporary Gaza truce that was renewed for five days at midnight, thanking him for the additional funds allocated by Washington to boost the Iron Dome missile defense system.

Hagel, for his part, “reiterated his support for Egypt’s mediation efforts and underscored the importance of achieving a sustainable outcome that ensures Israel’s security and addresses Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.”