Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas early Tuesday morning, according to a readout by the US Department of Defense.
Austin emphasized the importance of Israel’s role in facilitating the humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip, as well as the importance of protecting civilians. The two also discussed the security assistance provided by the US and actions taken by the Department of Defense to deter state and non-state actors from escalating the war.