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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant stand before American and Israeli flags.

Austin Meets Leaders

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct. 13, 2023. Austin traveled to the country to meet with Israeli leaders face-to-face and to underscore the unwavering support of the U.S. for the people of Israel and commitment to ensuring Israel has what it needs to defend itself. While in Israel, Austin also saw firsthand some of the U.S. security assistance delivered to Israel.

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