Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has canceled his scheduled visit to the US on Wednesday, October 9, at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reports Reuters. The US Department of Defense did not explain why Gallant canceled his visit and directed reporters to the Israeli Defense Ministry. “We were just informed that Minister Gallant will be postponing his trip to Washington,” Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh stated at a briefing. According to Israeli outlet Ynet, Gallant had hoped that his visit to the US would enhance coordination regarding Iran. However, just hours be…