Israel pleased with Obama's choice to succeed Hagel as Pentagon chief
The president said Carter "brings a unique blend of strategic perspective and technical know-how" to the job.
Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon (L) and the man picked to head the Pentagon, Ashton Carter, meet in Jerusalem(photo credit: ARIEL HERMONI / DEFENSE MINISTRY)ByNOAM AMIR/MAARIV HASHAVUA
