Minister of Defense of Israel Yoav Gallant had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Gallant wrote on X, APA reports.
"Spoke overnight with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to reflect on the strategic, regional picture and to brief the Secretary on IDF operations in the southern and northern arenas, focusing on Israel’s defense against Hezbollah threats. I expressed my appreciation to the Secretary for his unwavering commitment to Israel’s security and contribution to the U.S.-Israel alliance," the Israeli Defense Minister noted.