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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
US defense secretary phones Gallant for third time in four days to discuss Gaza war
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) greets US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at Ben Gurion Airport, March 2023. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant “to reiterate the unwavering US support for Israel in the wake of Hamas’ abhorrent terrorist attack and to receive updates on Israel’s operations to restore security,” according to the US readout.
Austin “reaffirmed the US commitment to expedite air defense capabilities and munitions requested by Israel in support of their efforts to defend the Israeli people,” the Defense Department says.
This was their third call in four days.
