Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant completed a call with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Sunday morning. “We have conducted precise strikes in Lebanon in order to thwart an imminent threat against the citizens of Israel. We are closely following developments in Beirut, and we are determined to use all the means at our disposal in order to defend our citizens,” Gallant told Austin. Minister Gallant briefed the Secretary on IDF activities conducted over the past hour in Lebanon , in order to thwart an imminent threat against the State of Israel. Minister Gallant and Secretary Austin discussed the importance of avoiding regional escalation. Minister Gallant emphasized that Israel’s defense establishment is determined to defend the citizens of Israel and will use all the means at its disposal to remove imminent threats. Related articles: IDF reveals serious violation of Lebanon ceasefire by Hezbollah Prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Ali Khamenei in AMIA bombing 'Willing to discuss disarmament if Israel withdraws' 'Hezbollah has to be disarmed' “The defense establishment is following developments in Beirut and is prepared to deploy defensive and offensive means,” said a statement from Gallant’s office. “Minister Gallant expressed his appreciation to Secretary Austin for standing with Israel and for the ongoing cooperation, which contributes to the security of the State of Israel and to regional stability,” it added.
