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Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
The 34-page document, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, constitutes a strategic message to Israel, solidifying its position as the United States' most senior partner in the Middle East.
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Trump told large-scale Iran strikes would not topple Islamic Republic regime, officials tell WSJ
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Gaza pier resumes operations after pause due to weather, US officials say
Aid began arriving via the US-built pier May 17, and the UN said it transported 137 trucks of aid to warehouses, some 900 metric tons, before the US announced May 28 that it had suspended operations.
Pentagon will rebuild temporary aid pier, continue sending weapons to Israel
According to the Pentagon spokeswoman, the Pentagon believes it will be able to re-anchor the pier and operate without further hindrance from weather conditions.
Pentagon faces concern over aid worker safety as temporary pier nears full operational capacity
The IDF has given the US military assurances it will provide security to US forces operating on the temporary floating causeway.
Austin: US pauses shipment of payload munitions due to concerns over Rafah
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin clarified that the decision referred to only one shipment of arms and that no final decision had been made regarding other arms transfers to Israel.
Pentagon tracking mortar attack near planned US-Gaza aid stockpile zone
Ryder said it's important to highlight this occurred before any US forces started moving any supplies, and no US assets were damaged. It's unclear if any Israeli assets sustained damage.
Israeli sources to Post: 'An eye for an eye'; not clear why Pentagon leaked info on attack
Israel will not accept responsibility for this attack for strategic reasons.
Pentagon says it's ready to quickly move munitions to Israel, Ukraine if supplemental bill passes
US will support sending munitions to Israel if bill passes successfully.
Pentagon says it's up to Israel to decide if, when and how they respond to Iran
Ryder said US focus right now remains on the defense of Israel and on the protection of US forces.
Israel says it shot down Iranian salvo 'shoulder-to-shoulder' with US
Mindful of the need for thrift in the face of foes on several fronts, Israel in 2022 said it was developing a laser-based missile shield to deliver shoot-downs as cheap as $2 each.
Pentagon continuing with aid mission on schedule despite uncertainty over land distribution
Several aid organizations suspended their operations in Gaza following Israel's strikes on Monday night which killed seven humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen.
