US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin calls for “close coordination” with Israel on Syria

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized during his conversation with his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz that it is important to have close coordination between the two countries regarding the developments in Syria. The relevant information was given to the “light” by a press release of his services at the Pentagon published yesterday, Wednesday 11/12. Washington is closely following the developments in Syria and is in favor of a peaceful political transition without exclusion, noted Mr. Austin, according to the text. He added that the US military will continue its action to prevent the reappearance of the jihadist organization Islamic State (IS) on the territory of Syria. After the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Sunday, Israel’s military launched hundreds of airstrikes on Syrian territory to destroy the country’s main military capabilities (aircraft, ships, anti-aircraft and other missile systems, chemical weapons, other weapons and ammunition). “Secretary Austin emphasized the importance of close coordination between the US and […]
Source: News Beast

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