Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to the security of Israel during his meeting with Israeli Minister of Defense Moshe Ya’alon at the Pentagon yesterday, according to a statement issued by Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby.
During the meeting, Hagel also reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Israel defense relationship, Kirby said in his statement.
Hagel and Ya'alon also discussed coalition efforts to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Iran, and spoke about other regional issues, Kirby said.
The two leaders agreed to continue to work together to maintain the strength of the U.S.-Israel security relationship, he added.