I Am Not Here to Dictate Conditions or Deadlines: Lloyd Austin

Washington is not going to dictate the timelines for Israel's military operations in Gaza. This was stated by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. The information was reported by Bloomberg.

“This is Israel's operation, and I am not here to dictate conditions or timelines. Our support for Israel is strong, but the protection of the Palestinian civilian population is a moral obligation and a strategic imperative,” Austin said.

The publication notes that Austin's statements regarding Israel are softer compared to previous remarks.