Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Ms. Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to continue discussions on Israel's operations to restore security following Hamas brutal October 7 attack. The Secretary reiterated the U.S. commitment to continue expediting security assistance and preventing conflict escalation. Secretary Austin emphasized civilian safety and thanked the Minister for efforts to restore safe drinking water access in Gaza.