[UPDATE-Day 170-Mar 24-22:00Z] Israel-Hamas War, The Iran Threat: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Gallant heads to U.S. amid tensions over Rafah Op The Israeli defense minister is scheduled to meet with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Blinken. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant departed for Washington on Sunday, at the invitation of his American counterpart Lloyd Austin. Gallant is scheduled to meet with Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and additional senior officials. “The parties will discuss developments in the war against the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza, efforts undertaken to return the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, humanitarian efforts and measures required to…