Tel Aviv, Israel – The office of Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced that a telephone call took place Wednesday evening with US Secretary of Defense Pete Haiglitz. During the call, they discussed the regional security situation and the latest military developments in the region.
Coordination regarding US attacks
A statement issued by Katz’s office indicated that the US Secretary of State briefed his Israeli counterpart on the details of the recent US military attacks against the Islamic Republic. In this context, both sides agreed on the necessity of continuing close coordination and cooperation between their countries. The objective was to address any potential security developments that the region might witness in the coming period.
Review of Israeli operations
In addition to regional coordination, the Israeli Defense Minister briefed his American counterpart on the progress of operations and field activities being carried out by the Israeli army on several fronts. These fronts included Syria and the Gaza Strip, as well as ongoing operations in Lebanon.
Emphasis on independent defense capability
In notable remarks during the call, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz emphasized the independence of Israel’s defense decision-making, telling the US Secretary of State, “We have never asked the United States to intervene on our behalf on our borders.” Katz affirmed that Israel remains fully committed to its duty to defend its citizens against any threats. He also indicated that Tel Aviv possesses the resolve and capability to confront security challenges independently and directly.
This call comes amid heightened security tensions and reflects both sides’ keenness to exchange intelligence and coordinate military positions on pressing regional issues, particularly given the ongoing military operations on multiple fronts.
