US Secretary of Defense welcomes ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Lebanon: Our support for Israel's security remains ironclad, and so does our support for Israel's right to defend itself from Iranian-backed terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on potential ceasefire deal with Lebanon, regional threats, and ongoing Israeli operations.
Defense Minister Israel Katz thanks Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for the US steadfast support for Israel: "I am confident we will meet soon in Israel."
Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense praised outgoing Defense Minister's "expertise, professionalism, and seasoned judgment in addressing pressing security challenges".
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, thanking him for his support for Israel over the course of the war, and emphasizing the special bond between the two countries.
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister amid reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered an attack on Israel.
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant spoke with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Minister Gallant provided a briefing about the IDF’s precision strikes on military targets in Iran
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister following IDF’s strikes on military targets in Iran, reaffirms the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and support for its right to defend itself.
A Pentagon official told Sky News Arabia that a director of one of the assistant secretary of defense's offices is suspected of leaking documents with Israel's plans to retaliate for the October 1st missile strike on the country by Iran.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, stressing Israel's commitment to avoiding harm to Lebanese civilians, UNIFIL, and the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin pen letter giving Israel 30 days to do more to facilitate the entry of American humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing American military aid.
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, expresses condolences over deaths of four soldiers killed when a Hezbollah drone hit a base near Binyamina.
Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of a THAAD battery and US military personnel to Israel to help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's unprecedented attacks against Israel on April 13 and again on October 1.
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, expresses concern about reports that Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping positions in Lebanon.
Pentagon says Secretary of Defense "reaffirmed ironclad support for Israel's right to defend itself" in conversation with Defense Minister. Axios reports: Gallant discussed with Austin the Israeli plans for retaliation against Iran.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: 'My prayers today are with those murdered by Hamas, the survivors, and all who are still working courageously to bring their loved ones home and end the suffering.'
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin condemns Iranian attack on Israel, reiterates US commitment to Israel's security.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, stressing importance of ground initiative in allowing Israelis from northern Israel to return home safely.
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reaffirms US support for Israel's right to defend itself.
Over the weekend, Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant conducted several calls with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin about developments in the northern arena.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, stresses importance of reaching a diplomatic resolution in northern Israel.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant briefs US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on IDF operations in the southern and northern arenas.
Pentagon says US Secretary of Defense spoke with Israel's Defense Minister “to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iran's other regional partners.”
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, stressing urgency of war against Hamas, Hezbollah. 'Hezbollah continues to tie itself to Hamas - the trajectory is clear.'
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant following death of US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during protest near Shechem.
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister after recovery of bodies of six hostages, expresses outrage "over their execution at the hands of Hamas."
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin informs Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that he has ordered the presence of two aircraft carrier strike groups in the Middle East.
The Minister and Secretary discussed ongoing joint efforts to deter Iran and its proxies and to restore regional stability while ensuring Israel’s security and ability to defend itself.
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant speaks to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, briefs him on IDF activities in Lebanon, in order to thwart an imminent threat against the State of Israel.
Defense Minister speaks to US Defense Secretary "about the powerful reflection of US solidarity with Israel" amid preparations for a possible Iranian attack.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, orders deployment of a guided missile submarine and the Abraham Lincoln strike group to the Middle East.
Axios reports that the Israeli intelligence community's updated assessment is that Iran is poised to attack Israel directly in retaliation for the elimination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and is likely to do it within days.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, discuss force build-up efforts, stress urgency of prisoner swap deal with Hamas.
US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, updates him on US F-22 Raptors that arrived in the Middle East amid tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin responds after rocket attack on the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq, which houses US troops, wounded seven US personnel.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stresses importance of US leadership in forming regional coalition, discusses potential attack and defense scenarios in conversation with US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin.
For the second time in three days, US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates "ironclad US support for Israel's security and right to self-defense".
Defense Department backtracks on plea deal that Pentagon prosecutors agreed to with three terrorists behind September 11 terror attacks, puts death penalty back on the table.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders aircraft carrier, additional ballistic missile defense-capable cruisers and destroyers to the region amid concerns of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies.
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: 'The unprecedented security cooperation between Israel and US against Iran and its proxies, is critical to regional security and stability.'
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant briefed US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the IDF’s operation to eliminate Hezbollah’s most senior military commander, Fuad Shukr 'Sayyid Muhsan'.
Minister Yoav Gallant and Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke following the Hezbollah massacre of 12 children in Majdal Shams.
Pentagon says Defense Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and Israel's right to self-defense in conversation with DM Gallant.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reaffirms the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security in conversation with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
US President Joe Biden was interviewed and forgot the name of the Secretary of Defense who has been serving under him in recent years.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, discussing operations against Hamas in Gaza, potential escalation with Hezbollah.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks by phone with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, amid escalation in the north and talks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Israeli Defense Minister meets US Defense Secretary at the Pentagon, warns the Middle East is at a crossroads.
Pentagon spokesperson says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is continuing to deal with bladder issues that arose in December. He will transfer power temporarily to his deputy.
Defense Min. Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Austin on facilitation of humanitarian aid to Gaza, efforts to return hostages.
US Defense Secretary speaks to Defense Minister, reiterates "strong US objections to the International Criminal Court prosecutor's outrageous application for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders."
US continues to voice concerns over Israel’s operation against Hamas terrorist battalions in the Gazan city of Rafah.
“This is Hiroshima and Nagasaki on steroids,” the South Carolina senator told the defense secretary about Israel’s need to defeat Hamas in Gaza.
Senator Graham grills Defense Secretary Austin on the Biden Administration's freezing of a weapons shipments to Israel, asks if Austin would support dropping the atom bombs on Japan.
Minister Gallant briefed US counterpart on the attack by Hamas, in which approximately 10 projectiles were fired from the area adjacent to the Rafah Crossing toward the area of the Kerem Shalom humanitarian crossing.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, reaffirms "commitment to the unconditional return of all hostages".
Defense Min. Gallant speaks with US Defense Sec. Austin, emphasizes significant increase in amount of humanitarian aid to Gaza, opening of new land crossing.
US Defense Secretary speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, stresses US position on a possible Israeli operation in Rafah.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tells Congressional committee American forces helping build pier for aid off of Gaza coast can shoot back if they are fired on from Gaza.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin comments on Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel: They should be questioning the effectiveness of their weapons systems.
