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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Nov. 11, 2023

Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant today to discuss Israel's war with Hamas. The Secretary reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense and reiterated the importance of both protecting civilians and delivering humanitarian relief. He emphasized the need to contain the conflict to Gaza and avoid regional escalation.

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