Lloyd Austin
Behind the scenes at the Pentagon on the day Hezbollah's pagers exploded - interview
This is the first time a senior US official is willing to discuss the behind-the-scenes events on the day Hezbollah’s pagers exploded.
Austin to Katz: US to continue thwarting ISIS from reestablishing itself in Syria
Pentagon concerned over reports of Israeli strikes against Lebanese Armed Forces
'Don't count on THAAD' for protection: IRGC issues renewed threats to Israel
Austin: Diplomacy needed, war between IDF, Hezbollah could easily spark regional war
“We are urgently seeking a diplomatic agreement that restores lasting calm to Israel's northern border and enables civilians to return safely to their homes," Austin said.
Gallant to Austin: This is the moment for US to prevent a nuclear Iran
Austin told Gallant, “We stand together to ensure that Iran, which is the source of so much of the region's violence and instability, can never achieve a nuclear weapon."
Gallant heads to DC in shadow of Bibi-Biden crisis
In the balance is: the future of the war and post-war Gaza policy, the status of weapons sales in a range of areas, Iran policy, and related regional issues.
Sec. Austin: Israel has made changes but civilian casualty rates have been far too high
"Accomplishing your goals and objectives, and protecting civilians in a battle space, are not mutually exclusive," Austin said.
Austin: US pauses shipment of payload munitions due to concerns over Rafah
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin clarified that the decision referred to only one shipment of arms and that no final decision had been made regarding other arms transfers to Israel.
Pentagon tracking mortar attack near planned US-Gaza aid stockpile zone
Ryder said it's important to highlight this occurred before any US forces started moving any supplies, and no US assets were damaged. It's unclear if any Israeli assets sustained damage.
US asks Israel to give early notice, hold consultations before future attacks on Iran
As both Israel and Iran mull reactions in light of growing tensions, the Biden administration has pushed Israel to hold consultations and communicate with the US prior to any strike on Iran.
US defense secretary says there's no evidence of Israel committing genocide in Gaza
Austin's testimony was interrupted by multiple pro-Palestinian protesters who erupted into applause each time Capitol Hill police escorted a demonstrator out of the senate chamber.
Gallant: 'While I'm meeting with Pentagon, Hamas is meeting with Iran'
Gallant said that this juxtaposition of meetings and allegiances was "the clearest sign that there is a war going on between the free world and the axis which promotes terror."
Pentagon: Austin cites Hamas casualty numbers, but doesn't stand by them
More specifically, at the congressional hearing, Austin was asked how many Palestinian women and children had been killed by Israel, and Austin replied: "It is over 25,000."