Defense

U.S. and Israelis meet

Defense Secretary Hagel met recently with Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe Ya'alon in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada during the Halifax International Security Fo...

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November 25, 2013 8:38 am

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Defense Secretary Hagel met recently with Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe Ya’alon in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada during the Halifax International Security Forum to discuss regional security issues. During the meeting, Hagel and Ya’alon reaffirmed the strength of the U.S. Israel defense relationship, and pledged to continue to consult closely on the multitude of challenges facing the two countries. Also discussed –Iran, Egypt, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.