Israel’s defense minister is to travel to Washington this week for talks at the Pentagon.
The visit by Yoav Gallant comes at a sensitive time in the yearlong Mideast conflict.
Israel has vowed to attack Iran following an intense Iranian missile barrage last week. Such an attack could rattle international oil markets and potentially draw in American forces in the region. Israel has also been expanding a ground offensive against Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon.
The Pentagon’s spokesman, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, announced the visit on the platform X, saying that Gallant and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin would discuss "ongoing Middle East security developments."
Gallant’s office confirmed the scheduled visit but gave no further details.