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Yeshiva World News · Jul 16, 2026

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he held an overnight call with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who updated him on the latest U.S. military operations against Iran. Katz also briefed Hegseth on Israel's operations in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon, emphasizing that Israel has never asked the U.S. to act on its behalf along its borders and will continue defending itself against all threats. Both sides agreed to remain in close coordination as the situation develops.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he held an overnight call with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who updated him on the latest U.S. military operations against Iran. Katz also briefed Hegseth on Israel's operations in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon, emphasizing that Israel has never asked the U.S. to act on its behalf along its borders and will continue defending itself against all threats. Both sides agreed to remain in close coordination as the situation develops.

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