(Ynet News) At a joint press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Tel Aviv on Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, "Our common enemies around the world are watching and they know that [an] Israeli victory is a victory for the free world led by the United States." Gallant also announced plans for a phased transition in Gaza war operations, potentially enabling the local population to return to the northern part of Gaza. Austin said he discussed the shift from major combat operations to lower-intensity warfare with the Israeli leadership but stressed that Washington would not dictate timelines.
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