Bullet points of US Defense Chief, Israeli Counterpart Discuss Threats Posed By Iran, Hezbollah After Pager Attack
Bullet points of US Defense Chief, Israeli Counterpart Discuss Threats Posed By Iran, Hezbollah After Pager Attack
- US Defense Secretary Austin met with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
- Reaffirmed US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hizballah, and Iran's other regional partners
- Prioritized reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal to bring home hostages held by Hamas
- Prioritized a diplomatic resolution to the conflict on the Israel-Lebanon border
- At least 12 people were killed and over 2,800 injured in mass detonations of pagers in Lebanon
- US has not condemned the attacks, but Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted they would make the peace process in Gaza more difficult
- Israel has not admitted to its alleged role in the attack
- US Defense Secretary Austin met with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant
- Reaffirmed US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hizballah, and Iran's other regional partners
- Prioritized reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal to bring home hostages held by Hamas
- Prioritized a diplomatic resolution to the conflict on the Israel-Lebanon border
- At least 12 people were killed and over 2,800 injured in mass detonations of pagers in Lebanon
- US has not condemned the attacks, but Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted they would make the peace process in Gaza more difficult
- Israel has not admitted to its alleged role in the attack