Pentagon: Austin will discuss with Gallant to avoid a strategic defeat in Gaza

Washington - Together - The US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) said that Secretary Lloyd Austin will discuss today with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Galant 'reducing civilian casualties in Gaza and avoiding a tactical victory at the expense of a strategic defeat.' The Israeli Army Minister said earlier that he would discuss with the American side the transition to the third phase of the fighting in Gaza and the format of the second day of the war in Gaza. Source: Maan News Agency