Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. stands firmly by Israel and will ensure it “has what it needs to defend itself” after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war against Palestinian militants that launched a surprise attack on his country.
Austin said in a statement he was “closely monitoring developments in Israel” and extended his condolences to families of the victims who lost their lives in the Saturday attack.
“Our commitment to Israel's right to defend itself remains unwavering,” Austin said. “Over the coming days the Department of Defense will work to ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself and protect civilians from indiscriminate violence and terrorism.”
The U.S. is one of Israel's staunchest allies and has provided around $3.8 billion a year to the country.
Netanyahu declared war on Saturday against Palestinian militant groups after Hamas launched a surprise, multi-frontal attack inside Israel.
Militants launched more than 2,000 missiles and stormed Israel from multiple directions after infiltrating the border.
The most recent death toll has at least 250 Israeli deaths in the country, according to The Times of Israel and local media reports.
Did somebody forget that the globalist biden ass kisser hates our traditional allies? Glad to see some military leaders still have common sense & bravado left.
This phony,lying,senile,frail,old,puppet,fool, just gave the terrorist Iran $6 billion, and what happens, Israel is attacked, by thousands of rockets.Hundreds killed,hundreds more taken hostage.WTF, hidenbiden just helped start WW3 he needs to be removed immediately,and thje dumbocraps are to blame.
Our eyes in space should have been directed to record the incidents to give Israel information of the missile launch sites and hostage storage.
They know where those missiles are launched from, and their computers can retaliate in seconds. Safely, the cowards fire their missiles from hospitals and schools, which is also where they store their ammunition.
Take BACK Gaze and the Sermon Mount throw all snakes out of ISARAIL. PUT GOD BACK ON THE MOUNT HIS MOST LOVED PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE.
75 years of occupation will drive anyone to desperation and criminality.
Utter B.S!
and yet jews and blacks still vote libturd
Good call for Austin
For once…
Virtue signalling by Biden Pentagon. We are not able to support two wars simultaneously.