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2024.04.19 08:11 GMT+8

Pentagon chief discusses Iran, Gaza aid with Israel's Defense Minister

Updated 2024.04.19 09:34 GMT+8
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to discuss Iran's actions in the Middle East, other regional threats and aid into Gaza, the Pentagon said in a statement.

Austin discussed "the importance of increasing and sustaining" the flow of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, including via a new route from Ashdod Port in Israel, the statement said.

Source(s): Reuters
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