Israel Defense Chief’s US Trip Delayed as Netanyahu Objects

One official cites last-minute objections by Netanyahu
Israel believed to be deciding how to respond to Iran attack

WATCH: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s visit to the US has been postponed, the Pentagon said. Dana Khraiche reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Dan Williams and Natalia Drozdiak

October 8, 2024 at 6:04 AM UTC

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October 9, 2024 at 4:04 AM UTC

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A US visit by Israel’s defense chief — billed as a chance for the allies to craft a common strategy in a face-off against Iran — has been postponed, a Pentagon spokesperson said Tuesday.

An Israeli official, who asked not to be identified discussing the decision, cited last-minute objections to the trip by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.