Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday the U.S. recently decided to withhold crucial weapons from Israel.
CORRECTS DATE U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes a joint statement with Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, after their meeting about Israel 's military operation in Gaza , in Tel Aviv, Israel , Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday the U.S. recently decided to withhold crucial weapons from Israel , saying the move has no bearing on its “ironclad” support of the Jewish state.
Austin, while testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee, assured lawmakers the decision is nothing to worry about.“We’re going to continue to do what’s necessary to ensure that Israel has the means to defend itself,” the Pentagon chief continued. “But that said, we are currently reviewing some near-term security assistance shipments in the context of unfolding events in Rafah.
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