WATCH: US ‘commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad,’ says Defense Secretary Austin June 3, 2021Meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benny Gantz in Washington, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington is committed to maintain Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge and ensuring that Israel can defend itself against regional threats, including Iran, its proxies and terrorist groups. Benny GantzHamasIranian threatLloyd AustinQMEUS Mideast policyUS-Israel relations