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


ZOA chief: US Jews shied away from Hagel row

Morton Klein tells Post that other Jewish leaders urged him to drop 'campaign against Hagel', brands them 'frightened group of Jews'.

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Hagel approved as Pentagon chief by Senate panel

The Senate Armed Services Committee approve Hagel as next US secretary of defense, voting 14-11; Hagel to face full Senate.

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'Hagel wrong choice because of Iran, not Israel'

Ex-envoy to US Rabinovich's remarks come hours before vote on Hagel appointment; says Hagel sends wrong message to Iran.

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Senate panel to hold vote on Hagel nomination

The Senate Armed Services Committee announce vote on Chuck Hagel appointment; on approval, he will face full Senate.

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US Senate c'tee postpones vote on Hagel confirmation

Republicans demand more information from US President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of defense; senator's backers still confident he will be confirmed.

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Why don't Jewish groups oppose Hagel, arms to Egypt?

Hagel’s nomination should have galvanized Jewish organizations, regardless of political orientation.

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Pentagon chief says 'political knives' out for Hagel

Panetta decries attacks on defense sec. candidate, says Senate critics ignored critical issues such as Afghanistan, cyber warfare.

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Despite rocky hearing, Hagel may win Pentagon job

No Senate Democrats have abandoned Hagel; Republicans would have to use procedural tactics to block confirmation.

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US senators assail Hagel in heated hearing

Hagel downplays controversial statements, including comment published in 2008 that “Jewish lobby intimidates a lot of people.”

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Hagel: All options open to prevent a nuclear Iran

Ahead of confirmation as secretary of defense, former senator says he will seek to increase US-Israel cooperation on missile defense.

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