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Secretary of Defense Carter, Israeli Defense Minister Discuss Security Issues


Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, greets Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman at the Pentagon, June 20, 2016, before a meeting to discuss the U.S.-Israel defense relationship. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, greets Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman at the Pentagon, June 20, 2016, before a meeting to discuss the U.S.-Israel defense relationship. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 — During a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon today, Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Israeli Minister of Defense Avigdor Lieberman reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Israeli defense relationship, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said in a statement.

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Kitts performs the first arrestment of an F-35C Lightning II with external weapons at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., Feb. 10, 2016. This week, Israel will be the first U.S. partner to receive the F-35. Navy photo by Dane Wiedmann

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Kitts performs the first arrestment of an F-35C Lightning II with external weapons at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., Feb. 10, 2016. This week, Israel will be the first U.S. partner to receive the F-35. Navy photo by Dane Wiedmann

Carter also reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel’s security, the press secretary said.

The two leaders also discussed regional security challenges in the Middle East and areas of mutual defense cooperation, he said.

During Lieberman’s visit to the United States, Cook said, he will also travel to Fort Worth, Texas, for a ceremony as the first F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft destined for Israel rolls off the production line.

Israel will be the first U.S. partner to receive the F-35, which will play a key role in maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge in the Middle East, the press secretary said.

Source: http://www.defense.gov

 

 


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