Admin l Sunday, June 13, 2021
PENTAGON – Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin has welcomed the appointment of Benjamin Benny Gantz as Minister of Defence in Israel.
In a statement, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Secretary Austin looks forward to continuing the important cooperation and dialogue with Minister Gantz to deepen the U.S.-Israel strategic partnership.
According to him, the U.S. commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad.
“Defense Lloyd J. Austin III congratulates Benjamin “Benny” Gantz on his appointment as the Minister of Defense in Israel’s 36th government today.
“Secretary Austin looks forward to continuing the important cooperation and dialogue with Minister Gantz to deepen the U.S.-Israel strategic partnership. The U.S. commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad”, he said.

