Pentagon chief reaffirms US commitment to Israel's defense

Farman Abiyev
Post's author

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart and reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Israel's defense, the Pentagon said late on August 24, Report informs referring to The Jerusalem Post.

Austin "spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss Israel’s defense against Lebanese (Hezbollah) attacks," a Pentagon readout of the call said.

"Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s defense against any attacks by Iran and its regional partners and proxies," it added.

Latest news

Iran did not inform US of strike on Israel, Iranian mission to UN says 2 October, 2024 / 08:16
Iranian missile attack causes no serious harm to capabilities of Israeli air force — IDF 2 October, 2024 / 08:08
Iran made big mistake by attacking Israel, will pay for it — Netanyahu 2 October, 2024 / 08:00
International airlines head to Baku airport for emergency landing 2 October, 2024 / 03:38
Death toll in Israeli strike on village in south Lebanon climbs to 71 — TV 1 October, 2024 / 20:53
WB manager: Middle Corridor can be considered green one 1 October, 2024 / 20:48
UK imposes sanctions against 16 members of Evil Corp cyber-crime gang 1 October, 2024 / 20:43
Hezbollah lost half of its arsenal, Al Arabiya says 1 October, 2024 / 20:32
US sanctions seven individuals, two legal entities from Russia 1 October, 2024 / 20:28
Azerbaijani athlete wins tournament in Abu Dhabi 1 October, 2024 / 20:24
Borrell hopes for strengthening EU-NATO partnership under new Sec.-Gen. 1 October, 2024 / 20:17
Saudi Arabian official highlights opportunities for joint projects with Azerbaijan 1 October, 2024 / 19:55
Deputy minister: Zangazur Corridor to serve as safe transit route 1 October, 2024 / 19:46
COP29 Organizing Committee convenes seventh meeting 1 October, 2024 / 19:35
Federation Sec.-Gen.: Azerbaijan intends to host prestigious figure skating tournaments 1 October, 2024 / 19:15