The United States has warned Israel to take immediate steps to improve humanitarian aid access in Gaza within a month or face potential restrictions including suspension of military support, according to US officials.
On the occasion of Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, foreign envoys from the United States, Israel, and Australia extended their warmest wishes to the nation.
President Joe Biden held a "direct," 30-minute phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, their first conversation in almost two months and a chance to confer over Israel's planned response to an Iranian ballistic missile attack.
Austin said on Wednesday that the US would always protect its forces and interests in the Middle East, and will support the defence of Israel and their partners in the region
After Iran bombarded Israel with a barrage of missile strikes, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin held talks with Israel's Minister of Defence, Yoav Gallant, and assured him of commitment "to remain in close contact."