US Defense Chief To Visit Israel Next Week: Report
Lloyd Austin to meet premier Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Benny Gantz, Axios reports. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Israel next week, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Austin is slated to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, Axios reported based on anonymous Israeli officials.
The leaders are expected to address a gauntlet of regional issues, including Iran and situations in Syria and Lebanon, said officials.
Austin s visit will mark the first Cabinet-level travel to Israel since US President Joe Biden assumed office in January.