The United Statesâ top military officer will visit Israel next week where he will meet the defence minister who has angered Washington by criticising its strategies in the Middle East and Ukraine.
General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, will meet Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon in Jerusalem on Sunday, an Israeli government official said on Saturday. Another official said he was expected to stay through Tuesday.
In a statement, the Israeli military said Dempsey and his hosts would discuss âissues of mutual strategic interest, while continuing to build on this important defence relationshipâ.
The visit would reflect âthe United Statesâ unwavering commitment to Israelâs security,â it said. |