U.S. and Israeli defense leaders met for about 90 minutes at the Pentagon and discussed the need to have a well-planned military operation in Rafah, Gaza Strip.
U.S. Defense leaders pressed their Israeli counterparts Tuesday to ensure that any military operation in the southern city of Rafah would unfold in phases to protect civilians and secure the delivery of aid, a senior Pentagon official said. Israel’s defense minister was receptive, the official said, but it’s not clear what effect the meeting will have on Israeli plans for Gaza or on growing tensions between the two nations. U.S.
Gallant, meanwhile, emphasized the ongoing threats to Israel, and said the meeting would address ways to destroy Hamas and get the Israeli hostages released, as well as plans to return displaced residents to their homes. On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly canceled a high-level visit to Washington this week in protest over the U.N. Security Council decision to call for an immediate cease-fire. The U.S.
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