Pentagon chief celebrates Israeli captive release that killed hundreds of Palestinians

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with the Israeli war crimes suspect Defense Minister Yoav Gallant today to congratulate him on the release of four Israeli captives that resulted in the killing of hundreds of Palestinians. 

The UN human rights office has ctied possible war crimes by Israeli forces following that operation. 

The two also discussed efforts to “de-escalate tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border in the wake of Lebanese Hezbollah’s increased aggression,” the statement adds.