On April 21, Mattis arrives in Israel to meet with President Reuben Rivlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman. Additionally, the secretary will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the World Holocaust Remembrance Center.
- Mattis, Israeli Prime Minister Discuss Security Issues
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, speaking to reporters alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, said he was honored to be in Israel, “our longtime friend and ally in the region.”
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While in Israel, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the United States is steadfastly committed to Israel’s security, and appreciates its partnership with Israel in confronting regional and other threats.
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Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis Arrives in Israel, April 20, 2017
Secretary of Defense Mattis at the Ministry of Defense and IDF headquarters , April 21, 2017
Minister Lieberman and SecDef Mattis press conference Tel Aviv April 21, 2017
Secretary of Defense Mattis meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu. Jerusalem April 21, 2017
Secretary of Defense Mattis meeting with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin. Jerusalem April 21, 2017
