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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, holds a press conference with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 15, 2014. The two defense leaders discussed the continued partnership between Israel and the United States, and answered questions from U.S. and Israeli and reporters.

TEL AVIV BRIEFING

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, holds a press conference with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 15, 2014. The two defense leaders discussed the continued partnership between Israel and the United States, and answered questions from U.S. and Israeli and reporters.

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