US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant recently engaged in discussions regarding Israel’s operations in Lebanon and the deployment of a US-supplied THAAD battery to Israel. The Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery deployment was highlighted as a demonstration of the United States’ unwavering support for Israel's defense.
During the conversation, Secretary Austin emphasized the importance of addressing the dire humanitarian situation in the region. He commended Israel for increasing humanitarian assistance to Gaza and encouraged further steps to alleviate the ongoing crisis.
