The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/chuck-hagel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:57:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Chuck Hagel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/chuck-hagel/ 32 32 Hagel: White House had no Syria strategy, was unprepared for IS https://www.timesofisrael.com/hagel-white-house-had-no-syria-strategy-was-unprepared-for-is/ Sat, 19 Dec 2015 15:03:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1305348 Former defense secretary says Obama's decision not to target Assad after regime used chemical weapons was a blow to US credibility

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]]> Rekindled US-Israel security ties on display in DC meetings https://www.timesofisrael.com/rekindling-us-israel-security-ties-on-display-in-dc-meetings/ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:44:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1273918 Defense chiefs Moshe Ya'alon and Ashton Carter hold talks on 10-year security memorandum, highlight coordination

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]]> Obama’s counterterrorism policy facing mounting criticism https://www.timesofisrael.com/obamas-counterterrorism-policy-facing-mounting-criticism/ Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:01:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1208866 With terror attacks on the rise, ex-administration officials cast doubt on 'light footprint' strategy against global extremists

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]]> Despite tensions, US-Israel defense relations stay solid https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-tensions-us-israel-defense-relations-stay-solid/ Wed, 18 Feb 2015 01:51:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1139505 American officials maintain that despite 'soap opera' surrounding Netanyahu visit, Jerusalem-Washington ties still close

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]]> Senate confirms Ashton Carter as Pentagon chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-confirms-ashton-carter-as-pentagon-chief/ Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:23:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1137323 Obama's pick to replace Hagel brings quiet record on Israel, will need to steer military through confrontation with Islamic State

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]]> On Christmas, Obama marks end of Afghan combat https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-christmas-obama-marks-end-of-afghan-combat/ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 07:34:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1111858 US president thanks troops for their sacrifice, says war-torn country won't be source of terrorism again

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]]> US stockpiles matériel ahead of major anti-IS offensive in Iraq https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-stockpiles-material-ahead-of-major-anti-is-offensive/ Fri, 26 Dec 2014 02:55:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1111816 Military sending equipment, gear out of Afghanistan to Kuwait as likely spring mission against jihadists gathers pace

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]]> Under Israel-friendly Carter, no major shift expected at Pentagon https://www.timesofisrael.com/under-israel-friendly-carter-no-major-shift-expected-at-pentagon/ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 21:12:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1104150 President's defense secretary nominee has worked closely with Israeli counterparts; advocates a tougher stance on Iran

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]]> Iraqi leader asks US for more ‘heavy weaponry’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-leader-asks-us-for-more-heavy-weaponry/ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:31:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1104083 Haider al-Abadi seeks greater military support from the US in its offensive against Islamic State militants

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]]> Pentagon front-runner Carter, quietly supportive of Israel, loud on stopping Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-frontrunner-carter-quietly-supportive-of-israel-loud-on-stopping-iran/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:10:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1101339 The leading candidate to success Hagel as US defense chief is a vocal proponent of stronger action to stymie nuclear proliferation

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]]> Ashton Carter tops Obama’s shortlist for defense secretary https://www.timesofisrael.com/ashton-carter-tops-obamas-shortlist-for-defense-secretary/ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:08:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1100562 US president likely to nominate former Pentagon official as successor to Chuck Hagel

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]]> Obama faces shrinking pool of Pentagon contenders https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-faces-shrinking-pool-of-pentagon-contenders/ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 14:47:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1100282 Following resignation of Chuck Hagel, the secretary of defense post has a dearth of willing candidates

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]]> Flournoy said to reject US defense secretary job https://www.timesofisrael.com/flournoy-said-to-reject-defense-secretary-job/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 22:59:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1097473&preview_id=1097473 Leading candidate to succeed Chuck Hagel reportedly concerned White House interference would impede her work

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]]> But is it good for the Jews? https://www.timesofisrael.com/but-is-it-good-for-the-jews/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:41:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1097093 With Iran talks extended, Chuck Hagel pink-slipped and the Jewish state bill making waves at home and abroad, the press is less concerned with news value than Jews value

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]]> Hagel resignation comes at messy moment for US https://www.timesofisrael.com/hagel-resignation-comes-at-messy-moment-for-us/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 08:12:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1097020 With American efforts against the Islamic State deepening, and more budget cuts on the horizon, Obama seeks a fourth defense chief

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