Defense Secretary

US is committed to preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge, defense chief Mark Esper says

Esper made his remarks to Israeli counterpart Benny Gantz on the same day that Reuters reported the U.S. plans to have a letter of agreement prepared by early December on the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to the UAE.

By Marcy Oster September 23, 2020 10:44 am

Israel has ‘absolute right to defend itself,’ US Defense Secretary James Mattis says

Mattis defended Israel's airstrikes on Syria following the interception of an Iranian drone.

February 12, 2018 2:20 pm

In Washington, Israel’s defense chief praises US efforts for ‘moderate’ Mideast coalition

Avigdor Liberman has sought reassurances from the Trump administration about Iran's role in Syria.

October 22, 2017 6:07 am

Potential Trump defense chief saw ‘military security price’ for US support of Israel

November 20, 2016 9:14 am

In hearings, Chuck Hagel expands on ‘Jewish lobby’ apology

By Ron Kampeas January 31, 2013 8:09 pm

Key Jewish lawmakers back Hagel, clearing path to defense post

By Ron Kampeas January 15, 2013 6:22 pm

NORPAC alerts members to oppose Hagel, ex-diplomats back him

By Ron Kampeas December 20, 2012 5:41 pm

U.S. defense secretary to visit Israel

By Marcy Oster July 19, 2009 7:31 pm

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