DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
and Israeli Defense Minister Moshe “Bogie” Yaalon spoke by phone this morning
about the events unfolding in Israel and Gaza, Carl Woog, assistant Pentagon
press secretary, said.
In a statement summarizing the call, Woog said Hagel
reiterated his condolences on the recent kidnapping and murder of three Israeli
teenagers and expressed U.S. condemnation of continuing rocket fire into Israel
by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
“The secretary reaffirmed Israel's right to defend itself
against these attacks,” Woog said. “He also expressed concern about the risk of
further escalation and emphasized the need for all sides to do everything they
can to protect the lives of civilians and restore calm.”
The two leaders agreed to speak again soon and to continue
working closely on the broad range of security issues facing the United States
and Israel, Woog said.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment