Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant Meets With U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

By Hamodia Staff

Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant was hosted by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon on Tuesday, March 26.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the operations required to ensure the destruction of the Hamas terrorist organization, as well as ongoing efforts to ensure the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Minister Gallant also raised strategic issues, emphasizing the important cooperation between the Israeli and U.S. defense establishments to ensure Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region.

Minister Gallant was joined by the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Chief of Staff, Military Secretary, Director of the Policy and Pol-Mil Bureau, Ambassador of Israel to the United States,  and Israel’s Defense Attache.

In the brief remarks delivered to the press, Gallant described how Israel is battling a brutal terrorist organization on 7 fronts, which are all led by Iran.

“While I sit here in the Pentagon, Hamas leader Hanniyeh is meeting with Iranian leadership,” Galant said.

He mentioned that the conversation will discuss developments in Gaza and the means to achieve our goals: The destruction of Hamas and return of the hostages home.

“The negotiations on the hostage issue and Hamas positions, require us to join hands in our military and diplomatic efforts, and to increase pressure [on Hamas],” he stated. “I will also raise the growing threats on our northern border, and our commitment to returning displaced communities to their homes.”