The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-secretary-of-defense/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:31:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US Secretary of Defense | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-secretary-of-defense/ 32 32 Dick Cheney, dominant, divisive strategist of America’s ‘war on terror,’ dies at 84 https://www.timesofisrael.com/dick-cheney-dominant-divisive-strategist-of-americas-war-on-terror-dies-at-84/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:22:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680868 The former US vice president’s hardline policies, steadfast support for Israel, and rift with Trump's Republican party defined a half-century in US politics

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]]> Trump’s defense secretary pick: ‘I support Israel killing every last member of Hamas’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-defense-secretary-pick-i-support-israel-killing-every-last-member-of-hamas/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:43:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3459678 Pete Hegseth makes remark during fiery Senate hearing in which Democrats grill him on sexual misconduct claims, past remarks against women serving in combat

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]]> Trump’s choice of Fox News host for defense chief post shakes Pentagon, US military https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-choice-of-fox-news-host-for-defense-chief-post-shakes-pentagon-us-military/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:25:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3418807 Selection of Pete Hegseth raises questions about TV figure's ability to handle world's largest military, its $800 billion budget, millions of personnel, and global crises

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]]> Biden faces pressure from competing factions over pick for secretary of defense https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-faces-pressure-from-competing-factions-over-pick-for-secretary-of-defense/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:27:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2441589 Progressive groups oppose leading contender Michèle Flournoy over her policies, while black leaders push for African American choice

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]]> Gantz, Esper meet for 3rd time in a month, this time in Tel Aviv, on arms sales https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-esper-meet-for-3rd-time-in-a-month-this-time-in-tel-aviv-on-arms-sales/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:01:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2418535 US defense secretary speaks with top brass on maintaining Israel's military supremacy despite proposed sale of F-35 jets to UAE

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]]> Gantz speaks to US defense chief Esper on Iranian threat, ‘regional concerns’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-speaks-to-us-defense-chief-esper-on-iranian-threat-regional-concerns/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:22:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2325366&preview=true&preview_id=2325366 First phone call between defense minister and his American counterpart also addresses Israeli arms purchases

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]]> Netanyahu: Palestinians must make ‘real change’ for peace https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-palestinians-must-make-real-change-for-peace/ Sat, 22 Apr 2017 06:00:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1604503&preview_id=1604503 In Fox News interview, PM calls on Trump to pressure Abbas at upcoming meeting on incitement, payments to terrorists' families

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]]> Meeting Mattis, PM hails ‘welcome change’ of US leadership https://www.timesofisrael.com/meeting-mattis-pm-hails-welcome-change-of-us-leadership/ Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:33:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1604215 US defense chief says Washington committed to 'doing whatever it takes to pass on peace and freedom to the next generation'

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]]> Trump’s top Pentagon pick said settlements were creating ‘apartheid’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-top-pentagon-pick-said-settlements-were-creating-apartheid/ Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:51:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1502935 Retired Marine Corps general James Mattis, seen as front-runner for defense secretary post, also insisted the US pays a price in Middle East for its support of Israel

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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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]]> GOP foe calls for Hagel to be given Senate vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-foe-calls-for-hagel-to-be-given-senate-vote/ Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:31:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=376722 'I don't believe he's qualified, but we shouldn't hold up the nomination any longer,' says Sen. John McCain

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]]> Too much SNL love for Israel? https://www.timesofisrael.com/too-much-love-for-israel/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:48:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=369802 Unaired Saturday Night Live skit parodies senators' full-throated support for Israel during the Hagel confirmation hearing

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]]> Democrats stand their ground on Hagel nomination https://www.timesofisrael.com/democrats-stand-their-ground-on-hagel-nomination/ Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:02:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=368824 Sen. Levin decries Republican demands for additional financial disclosure; Republicans lack the votes to prevent confirmation

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]]> Ex-intelligence chief: Obama hesitant to use force against Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-intelligence-chief-obama-hesitant-to-use-force-against-iran/ Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:06:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=365874 Amos Yadlin says the recent appointments of Hagel and Kerry 'weaken' the military option against the Islamic Republic's nuclear program

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