Key Points
Israel will gradually transition to the next phase of its operations in Gaza in which the local population would likely be able to first return to the north of the coastal strip, the country's defence minister said on Monday.. "I can tell you that soon we will be able to distinguish between different areas in Gaza," Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said in a joint news conference with his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin in Tel Aviv...
"In every area where we achieve our mission we will be able to transition gradually to the next phase and start working on bringing back the local population," Gallant said..
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that he was not in Israel to dictate any timeline or terms for Israel's military campaign, but he did discuss making the transition to lower intensity operations...
You might be interested in
WATCH: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrives in Delhi for 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, receives Guard of Honour
09, Nov, 23Upon his arrival, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was warmly received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and was accorded a guard of honor as a sign of respect
Lloyd Austin in Israel to ease intensity of Gaza offensive
19, Dec, 23US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was expected to press Israel to wind down major combat operations in Gaza on a visit Monday, in the latest test of whether the
Israel defence minister to retain position, will apologise to Netanyahu
01, Apr, 23Yoav Gallant reportedly feels that he was left with no choice but to make the speech after Netanyahu ignored his concerns regarding the judicial overhaul. | World News
'Won't hesitate' to act if Middle East conflict escalates: US defence chief
22, Oct, 23Israel-Hamas War: Lloyd Austin said, “We maintain the right to defend ourselves and we won't hesitate to take the appropriate action.” | World News
Pentagon amps up posture in Mideast in response to Iran 'escalations'
22, Oct, 23The Pentagon has announced increased military readiness in the Middle East in response to recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered the activation of air defense systems and the potential deployment of additional forces. The actions aim to bolster regional deterrence, protect US forces in the region, and assist in the defense of Israel. Tensions have been rising in the region due to clashes between Israel and Hamas, as well as confrontations with Hezbollah along Israel's northern border with Lebanon.
US to send aircraft, ships near Israel
09, Oct, 23The United States will send multiple military ships and aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Israel says not interested in war with Hezbollah
15, Oct, 23Israel-Hamas War: "We have no interest in a war in the north. We don't want to escalate the situation," Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. | World News
Benjamin Netanyahu says this is the biggest challenge Israel faces amid war
18, Dec, 23Israel-Hamas War: “This is the biggest challenge we face beyond winning the war,” Benjamin Netanyahu said. | World News
Antony Blinken, Llyod Austin to travel to India for 2+2 ministerial dialogue
02, Nov, 23The delegation will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other senior Indian officials to discuss both bilateral and global concerns and developments in the Indo-Pacific