Martin Dempsey

Netanyahu calls Dempsey 'great friend,' guardian of US-Israel relations

"We have no better friends than the people, soldiers, and government of the United States," Netanyahu says.

PM Netanyahu and Gen. Dempsey, Chairman of the United States' Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Rivlin meet Gen. Dempsey, Chairman of the United States' Joint Chiefs of Staff

Rivlin: I was born in Jerusalem and I am Israeli

IDF Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, (R) and US military chief Martin Dempsey take part in an official ceremony in Tel Aviv, June 9, 2015

Dempsey: Israel, IDF have no greater friend on Earth than the US military

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz meets US Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey, March 30

Dempsey in Jerusalem: This is the time for clarity and honesty


Gantz to US to discuss coordination on Iran

IDF chief of staff to meet with US Joint Chiefs Chair Dempsey on heels of Netanyahu-Obama meeting on Iranian nuclear threat.

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Another Tack: The context of Mustafa’s misadventures

There’ll be no Arab enlightenment until Arabs acknowledge that they’re victimized by their own self-produced disasters.

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Dempsey denies advising Israel against Iran strike

US military chief tells US Senate panel he spoke to Israel about "the issue of time," did not counsel J'lem against attacking Iran.

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A view from Israel: The art of deception

If Israel decides to strike Iran, it will need to employ deceptive techniques to fool Iran as the Greek army supposedly did at Troy.

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Top White House official arrives for talks on Iran

US National Security Adviser Donilon to meet with PM; Dempsey: Israeli attack would be "destabilizing"; Clinton, Ashton welcome letter from Tehran expressing willingness to return to negotiations.

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Dempsey: Strike against Iran would be 'premature'

US military chief says economic sanctions, diplomatic pressure working; 'NY Times': Israel thinks Iran retaliation threat a bluff.

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Barak: Israeli attack on Iran 'very far off'

Ahead of US military chief Dempsey's visit, defense minister suggests J'lem coordinating with US on plans for Iran action.

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US army chief to visit Israel, reassure it on Iran

Dempsey to meet Gantz, Barak, Netanyahu for talks expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program as well as challenges Israel faces from possible Islamic takeover in Egypt and from Hezbollah and Syria in North.

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Analysis: Why the US is talking tough on Iran

Timing, some implications of recent remarks by US secretary of defense, chairman of Joint Chiefs send a clear message.

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Obama picks Dempsey as top US military officer

US president makes selection to replace Admiral Mike Mullen as Joint Chiefs of Staff when he steps down on Oct. 1; Senate must confirm appointment.

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