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Israelis have several reasons to say 'God bless America' this month - opinion

In this topsy-turvy environment, Austin’s vow “to take every possible step to defend Israel” resonated boldly. So, too, does Biden’s firm message to Iran, repeating: “Don’t!”

|ByGIL TROY
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attend the National Memorial Day Wreath-Laying and Observance Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, in May.
US DEFENSE Secretary Lloyd Austin receives Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon, earlier this week.

US sends submarine, ships to Israel in preparation for Iranian attack

Gallant informed Austin that Iranian military preparations indicated Iran was preparing for a significant attack against Israel, a source briefed on the conversation shared.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Ukrainian serviceman walks near captured Russian tanks with installed Ukrainian flags, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, near the town of Izium, recently liberated by Ukrainian Armed Forces, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine September 19, 2022.

Russia failed to achieve strategic military objectives in Ukraine -US officials

"The Russians have failed every single time. They've lost strategically, they've lost operationally, and I repeat, they lost tactically," said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz at the swearing in of the Knesset

Gantz speaks with new US defense secretary Austin

Gantz emphasized the need to confront Iranian aggression for the sake of regional stability.

|ByUDI SHAHAM