Secretary of Defense Austin Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem

APRIL 12, 2021 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: Secretary Austin, welcome to Jerusalem. Your visit here so soon after assuming office is a testament to the importance you attach to our friendship and to our alliance. You just said a — a moment ... Read More»

April 11 Joint Press Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz

APRIL 11, 2021 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III; Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz STAFF: Good afternoon, everybody. My name is Betty Ilovici. And it is my great honor to welcome United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to the State of Israel and to the Ministry of Defense in particular. We wish ... Read More»

Austin Says U.S. Commitment to Israel Remains ‘Ironclad’

APRIL 11, 2021 | BY  JIM GARAMONE , DOD NEWS The United States’ commitment to Israel’s existence and security began moments after Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. Then-President Harry S. Truman recognized the nation immediately, and the United States has become a strong strategic partner through U.S. administrations of ... Read More»

Secretary Austin Travels to Israel, Germany, NATO HQ and United Kingdom

APRIL 8, 2021 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III embarks on an overseas trip Saturday, April 10, to meet with government and military leaders in Israel, Germany, NATO Headquarters in Belgium, and the United Kingdom. Secretary Austin will meet with his counterparts and other senior officials to discuss the importance of international defense relationships, ... Read More»
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