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Three F-35s fighter jets land in Israel to join the Israeli Air Force. Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin.
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
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a BBQ for active-duty military and their families at the White House South Lawn, as U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin looks on, July 4, 2023. Credit: Carlos M. Vazquez II/White House.
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
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivers remarks at the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kyiv, Oct. 21, 2024. Photo by Chad J. McNeeley/U.S. Department of Defense.
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
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with reporters after attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers' informal Meeting in Vientiane, Laos, Nov. 20, 2024. Credit: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders/U.S. Department of Defense.
‘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
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivers remarks at the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kyiv, Oct. 21, 2024. Photo by Chad J. McNeeley/U.S. Department of Defense.
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
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares for refueling over Afghanistan during an air-support mission. Credit: Master Sgt. Lance Cheung/U.S. Air Force via Wikimedia Commons.
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
Gaza aid trucks, October 2024. Credit: COGAT.
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
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon, March 26, 2024. Photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza/U.S. Department of Defense.
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
From left: Knesset members Elazar Stern, Oded Forer, Yulia Malinovsky and Yehudah Glick. Credit: Adi Yossef.
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