Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon (Likud) met with US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter today. The two discussed the recent developments in the Middle East and possible strategies to deal with the constantly changing theater.
"In recent weeks, Israel has experienced a wave of Palestinian terror attacks, mostly stemming from harsh incitement against Israel, yet partially resulting from efforts by Iran and its proxies to ignite the area and partially from the influence of Islamic Jihad," said Ya'alon. "This terror targets not only Israel, but the entire US-led Western world. And we are determined to combat it with resilience and determination. We will prevail. We have no other alternative. The free world has no other alternative, but to prevail."