U.S: DOD - Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Calls With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant Sept. 28, 2024

 

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Calls With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant Sept. 28, 2024 Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke twice with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant yesterday about events in Lebanon. The Secretary expressed full support for Israel's right to defend itself and its people against Iranian backed terrorist groups. Secretary Austin stressed that the United States is determined to prevent Iran and Iranian-backed partners and proxies from exploiting the situation or expanding the conflict. The Secretary made it clear that the United States remains postured to protect U.S. forces and facilities in the region and committed to the defense of Israel. (Bugün -30 Eylul 2024 - iletilen metinde son paragraf biraz farklı kaleme alınmış. ) Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant Sept. 28, 2024 Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: On September 28, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss the situation in Lebanon. Secretary Austin made it clear that the United States supports Israel's right to defend itself and reinforced that the United States is committed to deterring Iran and Iranian-backed partners and proxies from taking advantage of the situation or expanding the conflict. Secretary Austin emphasized that the United States remains postured to defend U.S. forces in the region.