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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Phone Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Benjamin “Benny” Gantz 21 May
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J.
Austin III spoke this afternoon with Israeli Minister of Defense Benjamin “Benny” Gantz.
Secretary Austin welcomed the Israeli Cabinet’s decision to agree to a ceasefire, and shared Minister Gantz’s hope that there will be a complete restoration of calm.
Both parties agreed on the importance of Israel having the capabilities it needs to defend itself from rocket and missile attacks.
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National Guard Troops Deployed After Capitol Riot to Return Home Sunday – Report
Controversial mission expected to wrap up by May 23
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Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby declared on Wednesday that thousands of National Guard troops who were deployed to protect the US Capitol after the violent insurrection will be heading back home this weekend, as their mission is expected to wrap up by May 23.
“We have received no request to extend [the stay of troops in the nation’s capital],” Kirby told reporters at the Pentagon.
There were about 5,200 National Guard troops deployed around the White House after the Capitol uproar on January 6. As of Wednesday, the number of National Guards has dropped to 2,149.
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