Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Engagements with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi

August 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., met with Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and Israeli Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi today in Tel Aviv.

The leaders reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Israeli strategic partnership while also discussing the most recent engagement across the Israeli-Lebanese border and the need to de-escalate tensions to avoid a broader conflict. They also discussed the Chairman's recent engagements with regional partners, Israel having the means to defend itself, the vital need for humanitarian assistance to reach Gaza residents and to minimize civilian casualties, and the importance of preventing the conflict from broadening.

Additionally, Gen. Brown participated in operational updates and panel discussions with Israeli Defense Force senior leaders and visited the IDF Northern Command headquarters.

The U.S. continues to coordinate with Israel and other allies and partners on ways to improve regional security and stability, protect U.S. forces in the Middle East, and deter a broader conflict.

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