{"id":2128964,"date":"2023-12-19T13:14:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T18:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defense-secretary-austin-this-is-israels-operation-im-not-here-to-dictate-timelines\/"},"modified":"2023-12-19T13:17:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T18:17:38","slug":"defense-secretary-austin-this-is-israels-operation-im-not-here-to-dictate-timelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defense-secretary-austin-this-is-israels-operation-im-not-here-to-dictate-timelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Defense Secretary Austin: Israel leads the operation, I don&#8217;t set timelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdefense-secretary-austin-this-is-israels-operation-im-not-here-to-dictate-timelines%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2128964&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>In the Face of Pressure,\u2063 US Secretary of Defense Stands with Israel Against Hamas<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amid reports suggesting that the \u200bBiden \u2064administration is urging Israel to\u200b expedite its campaign against the terrorist group Hamas, \u200dwarning that time is running out, US Secretary of \u200cDefense Lloyd Austin made a powerful statement during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ioc-president-will-not-add-fuel-to-summer-olympics-cancellation-rumors\/\" title=\"IOC president will \u2018not add fuel\u2019 to Summer Olympics cancellation rumors\">joint press conference<\/a> with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant in\u2063 Tel Aviv.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;I&#8217;m not here to \u200ddictate timelines or terms,&#8221; Austin emphasized.\u2064 &#8220;Israel&#8217;s war against Hamas is their own,\u2062 and our support\u200c for Israel&#8217;s security is unwavering.\u200c Israel is not alone, and true friends stand by each other in times of\u200b mourning.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Austin acknowledged the profound impact of recent events on Israel,\u200b stating,\u2062 &#8220;I\u200d know that Israel has been \u200dprofoundly changed from where you were\u200c on October \u20626.&#8221; He continued, &#8220;So \u200dI&#8217;m here with a\u2064 clear message: America&#8217;s support for Israel&#8217;s security is unshakable and Israel is\u2062 not alone. At a time of\u200c mourning, a real friend shows up.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Unmasking the\u2064 Brutality of Hamas<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Austin then shed\u200d light on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shapiro-the-worst-day-for-jews-since-the-holocaust\/\" title=\"Shapiro: 'Worst Day for Jews Since Holocaust'\">horrific acts committed<\/a>\u2064 by Hamas, \u2064stating, &#8220;On October 7,\u200c Hamas committed\u2062 one of the worst atrocities \u200cin the \u200dhistory of modern \u2062terrorism. Innocent young people at a \u200dconcert \u2064were massacred. Parents were shot \u2064in front of their children. Women were sexually assaulted. Toddlers and Holocaust survivors were taken hostage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Painting a\u200b clear\u2063 picture of Hamas&#8217; intentions, Austin declared, &#8220;And for Hamas, that was just\u2064 the beginning.\u2064 Hamas has clearly and loudly \u2063spelled \u200bout its vision of the future, and it is to repeat\u200d October \u200b7 over and over again. No country should tolerate such a danger, and \u200dIsrael \u200bhas every right to defend \u200bitself against a \u200bfanatical terrorist group whose stated purpose\u2063 is to murder Jews\u2063 and eradicate \u200bthe Jewish state.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1702741302552000&#038;usg=AOvVaw0j7iIgqNi0bR5AgQ4rgPM4\">CLICK HERE TO \u200cGET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">When \u2064asked about any \u200cspecific timeline for the current phase of the Israeli ground war in Gaza, Austin firmly stated, &#8220;Regarding the timeline, \u2062this is Israel&#8217;s operation \u200cand\u200b I&#8217;m not\u2064 here to dictate timelines or terms.&#8221; He \u200bemphasized, \u2064&#8221;Our support \u200bfor \u2063Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself is unwavering, and it&#8217;s critical that Hamas no longer poses \u200ba threat\u200d to Israel or Gaza.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064How does Secretary of\u2064 Defense Lloyd \u2064Austin&#8217;s statement emphasize\u2063 the importance of the US-Israel alliance in\u2062 the fight against terrorism<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Cent events in Israel\u200c and expressed condolences for\u2064 the loss\u200d of innocent \u2063lives. He recognized the right \u200dof Israel to defend itself against the\u200b constant barrage of rocket\u200c attacks from Hamas and reiterated the \u200bclose \u2064bond between\u200c the United States and \u200bIsrael, emphasizing that the US\u200b stands firmly with \u2063Israel in \u200dits fight against terrorism. <\/p>\n<p>As tensions rise and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jewish-news-syndicate-ceo-discusses-israels-war-and-the-u-s-response\/\" title=\"Jewish News Syndicate CEO talks Israel's war and U.S. reaction.\">international pressure mounts<\/a>, Austin&#8217;s statement\u2064 is a reaffirmation of the US commitment to Israel&#8217;s security and sovereignty.\u2062 It signals that \u200bthe US will not attempt to interfere in Israel&#8217;s military operations \u200dor \u2063dictate the terms of its campaign against Hamas. Instead, the US will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-pledges-to-help-veterans-restore-law-that-would-quickly-terminate-va-bureaucrats\/\" title=\"Trump vows to aid veterans, revive law to swiftly remove VA bureaucrats.\">provide unwavering support<\/a> to its ally, recognizing that Israel is best positioned to decide the \u200dappropriate course\u2063 of action to protect its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The Secretary\u200b of \u200cDefense&#8217;s statement also highlights the importance of true friendship and solidarity \u2064between \u200bnations. \u200dAustin makes it clear that\u200c this is not a \u200bone-sided relationship, but \u2062rather a\u200b partnership based on\u2064 mutual respect and \u2063shared values. The US-Israel alliance is not solely built on political or strategic considerations, but on\u200d a genuine friendship \u2063that transcends\u2062 geopolitical interests.\u200c In times of mourning and crisis,\u200c true friends come together \u200dto offer \u200dsupport \u200band stand united against common adversaries.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Austin&#8217;s remarks acknowledge the unique threat \u200dposed by Hamas and the\u2064 need for decisive \u200daction. \u200cHe recognizes that Israel&#8217;s fight against Hamas is not just\u200d an isolated conflict, \u200cbut a crucial battle in the broader \u200bglobal fight against terrorism. By\u2063 standing firmly with Israel, the US sends a\u2064 strong message to other nations and terrorist\u200c organizations that they will not tolerate \u200bsuch violent and \u200bdestructive actions. It \u200dserves \u2062as\u200c a reminder that the fight against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-arranges-weapons-to-be-sent-to-israel-amid-2024-campaign\/\" title=\"DeSantis sends weapons to Israel during 2024 campaign.\">terrorism requires collective efforts<\/a> and global solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of\u200b international pressure, Secretary of\u2063 Defense Lloyd Austin unequivocally stands \u2064with Israel \u200dagainst Hamas. This statement not only demonstrates the \u200cUS commitment to Israel&#8217;s\u200c security, but also the\u2064 strength of the US-Israel alliance. It sends a message of solidarity and\u2062 support to \u2063Israel, affirming that it is not alone in its fight against terrorism. As the campaign against Hamas continues, it is \u200bclear that\u2063 the US will \u200bremain a steadfast\u200c partner, \u2062offering assistance, guidance, and unwavering support \u2063to ensure the safety and security of\u2063 Israel and its people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In response to reports, the Biden administration is urging Israel to expedite its campaign against Hamas. Allegedly, they have informed Israel that time is limited for their extensive ground and air operations in Gaza, suggesting the use of a smaller force. 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