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| Mullen meets new Israeli commander |
| 2011-02-14 |
| JERUSALEM - The U.S. military chief has met the incoming Israeli military commander at a time when turmoil in Egypt has left other nations in the region nervous. Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is visiting Israel briefly for talks apparently aimed at reassuring Israel, which is concerned about instability in Egypt and the future of a 1979 peace treaty. Mullen met the incoming Israeli military chief of staff, Benny Gantz, who was approved by IsraelÂ’s Cabinet on Sunday and takes over Monday. Mullen has talks scheduled with IsraelÂ’s defense minister and president. The U.S. commander arrived in Israel from Jordan, where he met King Abdullah II. The king replaced his Cabinet in response to demonstrations triggered by the mass protests in Egypt. |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #2 "We've installed comfy tires on the Obama Bus. Be grateful" |
| Posted by: Frank G 2011-02-14 21:07 |
| #1 apparently aimed at reassuring Israel Is there some way of saying "Sorry guys, you're on your own" to make it sound reassuring? |
| Posted by: SteveS 2011-02-14 20:16 |