Israel-US Relations MAR 4, 2025

US defense chief backs Israeli buffer zones in Syria, Lebanon

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks with Israeli Defense Minister, backing Netanyahu government’s call to eliminate Hamas rule in Gaza, prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons

The Trump administration’s defense chief spoke by phone with his Israel counterpart Monday night, discussing regional threats, including Iran’s nuclear program, the future of the Gaza Strip, and the U.S.-Israel alliance.

In a statement released overnight, Pentagon Press Secretary John Ullyot said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz (Likud) spoke about bilateral interests, regional developments and opportunities, and security assistance priorities during their call.

“The Secretary reaffirmed that the United States remains 100 percent committed to Israel’s security and emphasized the unbreakable bond that exists between the United States and Israel,” Ullyot said.

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Mike Galarneau 05:10 05.03.2025 8 months ago

🙏🇮🇱🙏🇺🇲🙏

Aliza Circle 17:29 04.03.2025 8 months ago

Thank you Pete Hegseth for defending Israel 🇮🇱. What I would like to see is the PM would send the Arabs to other Arab countries. All they do is cheer when a terrorist kill a jew and pass Candies.

Paul Fice, 16:56 04.03.2025 8 months ago

Democrats should never, ever be allowed to have any political power in America.

[Anonymous] 15:06 04.03.2025 8 months ago

Hoping that we can continuously be a blessing to Israel. God bless the Jewish nation.

Marc Margolis 14:53 04.03.2025 8 months ago

If Kamala won. Israel would probably have been a memory by now instead Israel is in a position of strength not seen since after the six day war!

Marc Margolis 14:51 04.03.2025 8 months ago

What a difference in US policy since January 20 there is no way that Israel would have been allowed to provide protection to the citizens in the north of Israel and Druze populations of Lebanon or Syr

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