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Jewish News 24 · Jul 16, 2026

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he spoke overnight with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who briefed him on ongoing American military operations against Iran. Katz updated Hegseth on Israel's operations against terror groups in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon, He stressed that Israel has never asked the U.S. to act on its behalf along its borders and will continue defending itself against all threats. The two agreed to maintain close coordination as developments unfold.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he spoke overnight with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who briefed him on ongoing American military operations against Iran. Katz updated Hegseth on Israel's operations against terror groups in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon, He stressed that Israel has never asked the U.S. to act on its behalf along its borders and will continue defending itself against all threats. The two agreed to maintain close coordination as developments unfold.

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