1 of 3 | Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks during a joint press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday. Photo courtesy of Department of Defense Oct. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin reaffirmed the United States' support for Israel in a joint press conference Friday following discussions with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and other prominent Tel Aviv leaders. Austin said that the United States stands firmly behind the people of Israel and remains dedicated to providing that nation with the necessary means to safeguard its defense. Advertisement "The world has just...