United States – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant discussed the issue of the Israeli army’s withdrawal from parts of the Gaza Strip, and the investigations conducted by the Israeli army into the killing of aid workers.
According to a statement issued by the Pentagon, “Austin spoke with Gallant today to discuss the urgent need to significantly increase the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including implementing steps approved by the Israeli War Cabinet.”
The two ministers discussed, according to the statement, “the IDF’s investigation into the tragic attack on humanitarian relief workers at the World Central Kitchen and the need for procedural changes to ensure that such incidents do not occur again.”
On the other hand, the Pentagon statement pointed out that “Gallant provided details about the Israeli army’s withdrawal from parts of Gaza and the future of the Israeli campaign against the Palestinian faction movement. Austin expressed his commitment to supporting the unconditional return of all hostages, and his hope that the ongoing negotiations will lead to a halt.” Hostilities.”
According to the statement, the American minister affirmed “the United States’ firm support for the defense of Israel in light of the threats posed by Iran and its network of agents.”
Last Sunday, the Israeli army withdrew most of its forces from the Gaza Strip, in what was considered an official announcement of the end of the ground maneuver that began on October 27, 2023.
Source: RT+defense.gov
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2024-04-10 15:31:22