Israel told Biden admin of decision to kill Nasrallah while operation was underway “We’re about to eliminate” Hezbollah’s leader, Gallant told his American counterpart 15 minutes before Israeli fighter jets reached Lebanon’s capital. JNS Staff May 5, 2025
US defense secretary had little scheduled access to Biden amid Israel’s war with Hamas, per ‘WSJ’ "When the one-on-one meetings did take place, they were more typically virtual meetings, not in-person," per the report. Dec. 19, 2024
Austin stresses ‘close consultation’ with Israel on Syria Washington “will continue the mission to prevent ISIS from re-establishing a safe haven on Syrian territory,” the secretary of defense said. Dec. 12, 2024
‘Don’t spend a lot of time worried about my legacy,’ Austin says, asked if Israeli actions are a ‘stain’ The U.S. defense secretary told reporters that "we moved urgently to support Israel in its efforts to defend itself. Moved heaven and earth." Nov. 21, 2024
Austin cautions Katz on meeting US demand for Gaza aid The Israeli defense minister told his American counterpart that Jerusalem wants to work with the U.S. on this issue, "but Hamas is stealing the goods." Nov. 10, 2024
US deploys B-52 bombers to Middle East “B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Bomb Wing arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility." Nov. 3, 2024
Biden admin threatens Israel with arms embargo over Gaza aid Jerusalem must implement 15 policy changes by Nov. 13 to avoid a hold-up in weapons shipments. Nov. 3, 2024
Gallant thanks Austin for ‘unwavering’ US support The Israeli defense minister briefed his American counterpart on the IDF's "precision strikes on military targets in Iran." Oct. 27, 2024
Despite international pressure, Knesset to vote on UNRWA ban The U.S. is "deeply concerned" by legislation seeking to prevent Israeli officials from cooperating with the U.N. agency. Oct. 27, 2024
