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| JCS Chief to visit Israel amid strategy differences |
| 2014-03-30 |
| The United Statesâ top military officer will visit Israel next week where he will meet the defence minister who has angered Washington by criticising its strategies in the Middle East and Ukraine. General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, will meet Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon in Jerusalem on Sunday, an Israeli government official said on Saturday. Another official said he was expected to stay through Tuesday. In a statement, the Israeli military said Dempsey and his hosts would discuss âissues of mutual strategic interest, while continuing to build on this important defence relationshipâ. The visit would reflect âthe United Statesâ unwavering commitment to Israelâs security,â it said. |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #5 It's kinda like a visit from the Pope. Formal, impressive, big photo op. When they leave, back to business. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2014-03-30 20:37 |
| #4 ... criticizing [US'] strategies in the Middle East and Ukraine. Obama has a strategy for the Middle East and the Ukraine? News to me. |
| Posted by: Squinty 2014-03-30 12:12 |
| #3 Because general is better, than a state dep. ponce, able to convince Israel to commit national suicide? |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2014-03-30 08:26 |
| #2 Israel is keen about their national security and survival. The generals are keen about making the most ROI on their retirement pay by keeping their master happy. Consequently, strategies differ. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2014-03-30 08:20 |
| #1 Guess the state department was busy. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2014-03-30 07:05 |