U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Israel's Defense

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss defense strategies against Hezbollah attacks. The Pentagon reiterated America's strong commitment to Israel's defense against threats from Iran and its regional allies.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had a conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, discussing Israel's defense strategies against attacks from Lebanese Hezbollah forces, according to a Pentagon statement late Saturday.

The statement revealed that Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States' unwavering commitment to defending Israel against any threats posed by Iran and its regional proxies and partners.

This discussion underscores the close military ties and security cooperation between the United States and Israel in addressing regional threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)