Mattis, Trump pick for Pentagon, names Tel Aviv as Israeli capital
Trump, for his part, said at several points during his campaign for president that he would work toward peace between Israelis and Palestinians– "the deal of all deals."
Retired U.S. Marine Corps General James Mattis testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to serve as defense secretary in Washington, US January 12, 2017. (photo credit: REUTERS)ByMICHAEL WILNERUpdated: