Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Thursday evening held a call with his counterpart, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, during which he briefed him on developments following the recent Israeli Security Cabinet decision.
“Gantz thanked the defense secretary for the United States’ support for Israel’s actions to protects its civilians and expressed his hope that the ceasefire will be honored. He further said that the Israeli defense establishment will continue to work closely and in full coordination with the Pentagon and the American administration to deepen regional stability,” the Defense Minister's office said.