Meeting 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.
WATCH: US ‘commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad,’ says Defense Secretary Austin
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (r) with his Israeli counterpart Benny Gantz in Washington, June 3, 2021. (AP/Andrew Harnik)