U.S. and Israel Unite Against Threats

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant discussed the necessity of dismantling attack infrastructure along the border to prevent October 7-style attacks. Austin emphasized the need for a diplomatic resolution to ensure civilian safety on both sides of the border.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin engaged in discussions with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday, as reported by the Department of Defense.

The officials concurred on the urgency of dismantling attack infrastructure near the border to prevent Lebanese Hezbollah from executing attacks similar to the October 7 incident on Israel's northern communities, according to a departmental statement.

Austin also stressed that a diplomatic resolution is vital to guarantee the safe return of civilians to their homes across the border.

(With inputs from agencies.)