US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Meets Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant in Washington

Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the State Department in Washington. They had an extended one-on-one meeting and a bilateral meeting with their professional teams.

Key Discussions

Minister Gallant highlighted the importance of the US-Israel relationship, stating, “The eyes of both our enemies and our friends are on the relationship between the U.S. and Israel. We must resolve the differences between us quickly and stand together – this is how we will achieve our goals and weaken our enemies.”

They discussed the need to exert additional pressure on Hamas to ensure the return of hostages held in Gaza and the importance of promoting a governing alternative in Gaza. Gallant also raised possible ways to change the security situation in the northern arena, emphasizing the importance of US support in these missions and its impact on actions taken by Hezbollah and Iran.