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US Defense Secretary Austin, speaking today to Israeli Defense Minister Gallant, “reinforced the unquestionable necessity to ensure the protection of civilians alongside the uninterrupted flow of aid before any potential Israeli military operation in Rafah.” https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3778468/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-call-with-israeli-minister-of-defense/
