The US Secretary of Defense arrived on a visit to Israel, where, in addition to demonstrating support, he will meet with the country’s leadership and discuss defense needs.
A planned meeting between Lloyd Austin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reported.
The Pentagon chief’s visit is intended to demonstrate the United States’ “unwavering support” for the Israelis in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
“I will meet today with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Secretary (Defense) Yoav Galant and other senior leaders to demonstrate that the United States’ support for Israel’s security is unwavering and to discuss their defense needs face-to-face with them,” the Pentagon chief said in a statement. with a link to a publication on the social network X.
Let us recall that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel the day before.
In addition to Israel, Blinken is reported to be planning visits to other countries in the Middle East.
