Watch: U.S. Defense Secretary Austin, Israeli defense minister hold joint news conference - CBS News
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated America's support for Israel during a joint news conference Monday with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel is under worldwide pressure to do more to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza amid its war with Hamas.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated America's support for Israel during a joint news conference Monday with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel is under worldwide pressure to do more to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza amid its war with Hamas.
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US defence secretary holds news conference with Israeli counterpart
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Biden heads to Israel as blast at Gaza hospital kills hundreds, escalating tensions across the region
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin orders military-wide effort to address extremism in the ranks - CBS News
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US Defense Secretary Austin tells Israel's Netanyahu 'we have your back' after the attack by Hamas, International
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expected in Israel next week
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US defence secretary holds news conference with Israeli counterpart
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Austin Returns to Israel With a Tougher Message and Lessons Learned - The New York Times
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Israel President Urges Leaders to Seize Moment to End Judicial Crisis
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to reporters during Israel trip
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Israel-Hamas war: US special operations personnel on the ground as Austin pledges intel assistance
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Audio obtained from 911 call for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin - CBS News
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to visit Israel
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Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel as potential ground offensive in Gaza looms