U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has assured Israel that the U.S. government is committed to preserving Israel’s military strength in the Middle East. The remark follows a meeting with the Israeli defense minister Monday on the second day of a week-long trip to the region.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel underscored the Obama administration’s support for Israel’s security at a news conference Monday in Tel Aviv following his meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe … [Read More]

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