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Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz stands at podiums.

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Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III speaks with Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz during a press conference at the Ministry of Defense in HaKirya, Israel, April 11, 2021.

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