BIDEN, NETANYAHU DISCUSS U.S. MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS TO SUPPORT ISRAEL

Fri 02 August 2024:

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed U.S. military deployments to support Israel against various threats in a phone call Thursday.

“The President discussed efforts to support Israel’s defense against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive U.S. military deployments,” the White House said in a statement.

Biden reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran, including its “proxy terrorist groups” Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis.

Ensuring Washington’s commitment to Israel’s defense, Biden stressed the importance of ongoing efforts to deescalate broader tensions in the region.

Vice President Kamala Harris, who previously expressed “serious concern” about the situation in the Gaza Strip to Netanyahu, also joined the call.

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Israel’s foreign minister threatens Hezbollah chief

Israel’s foreign minister has taken to social media to threaten Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, as concerns mount that fighting across the region could escalate.

“Hassan Nasrallah, stop the boasting speeches, threats, and lies before you pay a heavy price,” said Israel Katz in a post showing Nasrallah side-by-side with recently assassinated Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.

“We will act with full force to restore security to the residents of the north.”

Hassan Nasrallah, stop the boasting speeches, threats, and lies before you pay a heavy price.

We will act with full force to restore security to the residents of the north. pic.twitter.com/V7rAIjiD2f

— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) August 1, 2024