Chuck Hagel

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Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

Christian pilgrims crowd Jerusalem's Old City for Holy Fire ceremony

US hostage in Yemen, Luke Somers

Obama condemns 'barbaric murder' of US hostage Luke Somers in Yemen

Ashton Carter (C), US President Barack Obama (L) and US Vice President Joseph Biden (R).

Entering Pentagon, a skeptic of military options on Iran


US urges Egypt army chief to ensure 'peaceful civilian transition'

Hagel speaks with General al-Sisi 3 times, stresses importance of security for Egyptian people, Egypt's neighbors.

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Will Kerry's frantic shuttle diplomacy bring peace?

The US secretary of state will find that Israel differs in its opinion of what is needed for peace efforts to bear fruit.

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US rethinking opposition to arming Syria rebels

US defense secretary says no final decision made, but gives clearest signal yet that Obama is moving toward some action.

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Column One: Time to confront Obama

To a degree, all of Netanyahu’s seemingly unjustifiable actions can be justified when weighed against the need to avoid a confrontation with America.

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Hagel: US believes Syrian gov't used chemical arms

US secretary of defense says US intel community believes sarin gas used on small scale by Assad, but White House cautious.

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Hagel: US judgment on Syria WMD won't be rushed

US secretary of defense says he was not given findings on chemical weapons use in Syria while in Israel.

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PM, Hagel reaffirm strong alliance between Israel, US

“Israel must be able to defend itself, by itself, against any threat,” Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with US secretary of defense.

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Ya'alon: We prefer diplomatic solution for Iran

US Defense Minister vows to provide Israel with necessary military support; Ya'alon says Israel will not allow WMD use in Syria.

Chuck Hagel and Moshe Ya'alon

Israeli official: Hagel to visit this month

Visit will follow Kerry's visit who is currently in Israel to try to restart the Palestinian-Israeli peace talks.

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March 24: Not so fast

I am very disturbed by the prospect of giving Jonathan Pollard a hero’s welcome in Israel. It seems to me that he is far from being a hero.

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