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| June 11, 2015
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Netanyahu Praises Dempsey in Jerusalem as the ‘Grand Champion’ of US-Israel Relations

WATCH: Israel’s PM Binyamin Netanyahu thanks U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey in a meeting in Jerusalem, for America’s men & women that are fighting for freedom around the world.

By Cynthia Blank

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met Thursday morning in Jerusalem with US of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem with US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey on 11, June, 2015 – Photo: Amos Ben Gershom, GPO

“You’ve been a wonderful friend and a grand champion of America and of America-Israel relations,” Netanyahu greeted Dempsey warmly. Continue Reading »

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| November 7, 2014
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Pentagon Sent Team to Israel to Learn From IDF How to Avoid Civilian Casualties

 

U.S. General Dempsey says Pentagon sent a team to Israel to learn from the IDF how to limit civilian casualties. “Israel went to extraordinary lengths to limit collateral damage & civilian casualties,” said Dempsey.

By Reuters

 

 

REUTERS – The highest-ranking U.S. military officer said on Thursday that Israel went to “extraordinary lengths” to limit civilian casualties in the recent war in Gaza and that the Pentagon had sent a team to see what lessons could be learned from the operation.

Palestinian women look at the shattered remains of a building complex in Beit Hanun, Gaza Strip.

Palestinian women look at the shattered remains of a building complex in Beit Hanun, Gaza Strip on Aug.

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| April 3, 2014
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Gen Martin Dempsey: Jerusalem believes Washington would strike Iran if need arises

 

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ‘I think Jerusalem is satisfied that we have the capability to use a military option if the Iranians choose to stray off the diplomatic path.’

By Ynetnews

 

Israel and the United States have reached a general understanding regarding the Iranian threat to the Middle East, said the top American general, USA Today reported on Tuesday.

Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz and Gen. Martin Dempsey in Jerusalem (Photo: EPA)

Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz and Gen. Martin Dempsey in Jerusalem – Photo: EPA

“I think they are satisfied that we have the capability to use a military option if the Iranians choose to stray off the diplomatic path,” said Gen. Continue Reading »

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| August 13, 2013
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Gen. Dempsey in Israel for Meetings with P.M. Netanyahu

Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs is in Israel for meeting that will deal with the Syrian civil war, Sinai terrorism & unrest in Egypt, and on Iran’s ongoing nuclear aspirations.

By Gil Ronen

 

General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, is in Israel for a visit that will deal with the Syrian civil war and Sinai terrorism. He was received by an IDF honor guard.

Dempsey with Gantz – IDF Spokesman’s Unit

During the visit, General Dempsey is scheduled to meet with Lieutenant-General Gantz and other IDF commanders to discuss cooperation and common security challenges.

Dempsey is also scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon. Continue Reading »

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