Pentagon says Gallant was a ‘trusted partner,’ will work closely with successor

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, greets Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as he arrives during an honor cordon at the Pentagon on June 25, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. (Andrew Harnik/ Getty Images via AFP)
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, greets Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as he arrives during an honor cordon at the Pentagon on June 25, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. (Andrew Harnik/ Getty Images via AFP)

The Pentagon says that Yoav Gallant, whom Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired as defense minister on Tuesday, has been a “trusted partner,” and says it will continue to work closely with Israel’s next defense minister.

“America’s commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad and the US Department of Defense will continue to work closely with Israel’s next Minister of Defense,” Pentagon spokesman Major General Patrick Ryder says in a statement.

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