Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant emphasizes importance of US-Israel ties as Netanyahu criticizes Biden administration

WASHINGTON (JTA) — On Tuesday, shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netayahu accused the United States of failing to defend Israel on the world stage, his defense minister was in Washington emphasizing the importance of the U.S.-Israeli alliance.

“The visit to the United States comes at a crucial time for Israel,” Yoav Gallant said in a briefing to reporters on Tuesday afternoon. “I emphasized the value and importance of U.S.-Israel ties to the security of the State of Israel.”

Gallant’s visit comes at one of the most delicate times for…