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US defence secretary meeting with Israeli counterpart to go ahead
25 March 2024 15:59 GMT
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is still planning on meeting Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant in Washington, the Pentagon said on Monday.
According to the Pentagon press secretary, Major General Pat Ryder, the meeting will cover the release of Israeli hostages and the need for more humanitarian aid to reach Gaza.