The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) stated on Tuesday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Galant, encouraging a consensus in Israel through political dialogue while urging the country to confront settler violence against Palestinian civilians. Austin emphasized the U.S. belief that achieving broad consensus through political dialogue, especially in the coming weeks and months, is an essential element for a strong democracy. Austin urged Minister Galant to "address the violence of extremist settlers against Palestinian civilians." The Pentagon's statement reiterated Austin's call for action against this violence.
Austin Urges Israel to Address Settler Violence Against Palestinians
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