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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Israeli Minister of Defense Amir Peretz pose for photographers prior to their meeting at the Pentagon March 13, 2007. The two leaders are meeting to discuss defense issues of mutual interest.

ISRAELI MINISTER MEETING

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Israeli Minister of Defense Amir Peretz pose for photographers prior to their meeting at the Pentagon March 13, 2007. The two leaders are meeting to discuss defense issues of mutual interest.

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