Katz Seeks US Arms Support Against Hamas and Iran Threat

Israel's Defense Minister Katz thanks US counterpart for 'Accelerating Shipments of Weapons'

ANI March 4, 2025 153 views

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz engaged in a critical security dialogue with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about ongoing regional challenges. The conversation focused on accelerating weapons shipments and maintaining a strong strategic alliance between the two countries. Katz emphasized the urgent need to address the Hamas situation in Gaza and the broader threat posed by Iran. The discussion underscored the importance of continued US support for Israel's military and strategic objectives.

"We must destroy the Hamas regime and return all Israeli hostages" - Israel Katz

Tel Aviv, March 4: Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, whom he thanked, for President Trump's support for accelerating shipments of weapons and security equipment to Israel, and for his commitment to the "strong alliance between the countries."

Key Points

Israel seeks accelerated US weapons support

Defense Minister highlights Hamas and Iran threats

Katz discusses regional security with US counterpart

Strategic alliance remains crucial for Middle East stability

Katz said that Israel had agreed to the outline proposed by the President's Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and stressed the need to return all the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza and to destroy the Hamas regime there.

The Minister reviewed with the Secretary Hegseth the IDF's (Israel Defense Forces) activities in Judea and Samaria against terrorism, emphasized the importance of the security areas Israel's military established in Lebanon and Syria, and thanked America for its support.

In addition, Katz and Hegseth agreed that Iran is the main threat to the region, and that close cooperation between Israel and the US must continue with the aim of preventing it from obtaining nuclear weapons. (ANI/TPS)

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