Readout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Ms. Amanda Dory Meeting With Israel Ministry of Defense Director General Eyal Zamir

Pentagon Spokesman LtCol Garron Garn, USMC, provided the following readout:

The Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (A/USDP), Ms. Amanda Dory, met with Israel Ministry of Defense Director General (DG) Eyal Zamir at the Pentagon, September 25.

A/USDP Dory reinforced the Administration's enduring support for Israel's security. She and DG Zamir discussed the range of threats faced by Israel and the importance of pursuing diplomatic solutions essential for lasting security. DG Zamir thanked A/USDP Dory for the support provided by the United States. The leaders exchanged views on Israel's ongoing operations against Hamas and Lebanese Hizballah, the need to release all hostages in Gaza immediately, and the imperative to minimize harm to civilians in conflict zones.