US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that "Hamas has nothing to offer but bigotry, death".
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed that the US carrier strike group will commit 'serious massacres' in Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is already confirmed to be having conversations with both US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanual Macron later in the day.
Gallant emphasized to Austin how much the Islamic Republic stimulates attacks against Israel using proxies in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.
One of the thorniest security issues between the two superpowers is over the future of Taiwan, a self-governing territory which Beijing wants to bring under its rule.
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told a House panel that “from a time of Iranian decision,” the Islamic Republic could produce fissile material for a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks.
The moment to act on Iran may be getting close, Gallant said in his meeting with Austin.
Netanyahu who along with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is expected to meet with Austin on Thursday has his eyes on Europe.
US officials say the United States can only take limited steps against allies on rights issues if it wants to avoid rival powers gaining influence.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Iraq and also the autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq. Here's why this is so important.