Book claims Trump ordered Assad killed

New book claims Secretary of Defense ignored order from President to kill Syrian dictator following deadly chemical weapons attack.Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/4/2018, 11:02 PM

Mattis puts Iran 'on notice'

U.S. Defense Secretary warns the Trump administration will not tolerate Iran's mischief in the region.Ben Ariel, 8/29/2018, 4:16 AM

Mattis: We're not seeking regime change in Iran

Defense Secretary says U.S. hasn't instituted a policy of regime change or collapse in Iran.Elad Benari, Canada, 7/28/2018, 12:03 AM

Mattis: Israel-Iran confrontation increasingly likely

U.S. Defense Secretary says a military confrontation between Israel and Iran in Syria is becoming increasing likely.Elad Benari, 4/27/2018, 1:15 AM

Liberman meets with John Bolton, Jared Kushner

Israeli Defense Minister meets Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton, discusses Iran and national security.Arutz Sheva Staff,AFP, 4/26/2018, 7:54 PM

Liberman heads to US to discuss 'Iran's expansion'

Israeli Defense Minister to discuss Iranian aggression in Syria and across Middle East as deadline to decide fate of Iran nuclear deal loomsAFP, 4/24/2018, 10:35 PM

Mattis-Bolton accord can sway Trump to dump PLO for Jordan

A Mattis-Bolton accord on Jordan replacing the PLO in future negotiations with Israel will undoubtedly reinforce Trump’s preparedness to take that crucial step to a workable agreement. David Singer, 4/3/2018, 10:56 AM

Mattis jokes: Bolton is 'the devil incarnate'

Defense Secretary Mattis jokes that he was told John Bolton is 'the devil incarnate.'Arutz Sheva Staff, 3/30/2018, 11:21 AM

Report: White House to replace McMaster

Officials say White House preparing to replace H.R. McMaster as national security adviser as early as next month.Ben Ariel, 3/1/2018, 11:38 PM

Mattis: Diplomacy with North Korea hasn't failed

U.S. Defense Secretary says he still has confidence in diplomatic efforts on North Korea.Ben Ariel, 12/1/2017, 4:37 AM

Mattis warns North Korea of 'massive response'

Secretary of Defense warns North Korea of a "massive military response" to any use of nuclear weapons.Ben Ariel, 10/29/2017, 4:29 AM

Mattis and counterparts: North Korea poses a 'grave threat'

Secretary of Defense meets Asian counterparts for discussions on North Korea.Ben Ariel, 10/24/2017, 5:43 AM

'I suggest that no one test our patience'

Defense Minister meet U.S. Defense Secretary, says Israel has clear red line when it comes to its security.Elad Benari, 10/19/2017, 11:27 PM

Mattis: Be ready with military options on North Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary urges military leaders to be ready with military options to deal with North Korea should diplomacy fail.Ben Ariel, 10/10/2017, 4:16 AM

180 Democrats urge Trump to re-certify the Iran deal

All of the House Democratic leadership send letter to Trump urging him to re-certify Iran deal ahead of October 15 deadline.Tzvi Lev, New York, 10/4/2017, 7:26 PM

Mattis backs diplomatic solution to North Korea crisis

U.S. Defense Secretary says the Pentagon backs Tillerson's effort to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis with North Korea.Ben Ariel, 10/4/2017, 6:33 AM

Mattis: It's in our interest to stay in Iran deal

U.S. Defense Secretary says he believes it would be in America's national security interest to stick to Iran nuclear deal.Elad Benari, 10/4/2017, 4:15 AM

Mattis warns North Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary warns North Korea of a "massive military response" if it threatens the U.S. or its allies.Elad Benari, 9/4/2017, 12:06 AM

Mattis: If North Korea attacks, it's game on

U.S. Defense Secretary warns that an attack by North Korea could quickly escalate into war.Elad Benari, 8/15/2017, 2:08 AM

Mattis: War with North Korea would be 'catastrophic'

U.S. Defense Secretary says Washington prefers diplomacy over war, but is ready to deal with North Korea threat.Elad Benari, 8/11/2017, 6:42 AM

Mattis: North Korea shouldn't cause 'destruction of its people'

US Secretary of Defense issues statement corroborating President Trump's recent statements of warning to North Korean regime.Arutz Sheva Staff, 8/9/2017, 10:43 PM

Mattis: I assume ISIS leader is alive

U.S. Defense Secretary says he thinks ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still alive.Elad Benari, Canada, 7/21/2017, 10:04 PM

Mattis: Fight against ISIS has accelerated

Secretary of Defense says the fight against ISIS has shifted to "annihilation tactics."Ben Ariel, 5/29/2017, 5:07 AM

Mattis: Military action in North Korea would be 'tragic'

U.S. Defense Secretary says Washington is working to find diplomatic solution to North Korea crisis.Ben Ariel, Canada, 5/19/2017, 11:02 PM

Mattis: We'll defend our troops

The U.S. is not deepening its role in Syria's civil war but will act defensively when needed, says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.Arutz Sheva Staff, 5/19/2017, 2:07 AM

Mattis 'not worried' about Trump disclosures

Defense Secretary says he's not worried that Trump may have disclosed classified information to Russia.Arutz Sheva Staff, 5/17/2017, 3:08 AM

United States 'prepared to defend itself'

Tillerson, Mattis and Coats clarify that the U.S. seeks the peaceful denuclearization of North Korea but is prepared to defend itself.Ben Ariel, 4/27/2017, 12:36 AM

'Trump WH has brought a welcome change to US policy'

PM Netanyahu praises Trump administration for change in US policy towards Iran during meeting with Defense Secretary Mattis.David Rosenberg, 4/21/2017, 2:15 PM

US Defense Chief: 'No doubt' Syria still has chemical weapons

General Mattis visits Israel, says Assad definately still possesses chemical weapons after recent chemical attack on civilians.AFP, 4/21/2017, 11:47 AM

'We need an active America in our region'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets Defense Secretary James Mattis. The two discuss regional issues and U.S. involvement in the region.Nitsan Keidar, 3/7/2017, 11:27 PM

Liberman: The three main problems are Iran, Iran, Iran

Defense Minister Liberman meets Secretary of Defense James Mattis to discuss a range of defense-related issues.Arutz Sheva North America Staff, 2/17/2017, 8:21 PM

'Iran is the biggest state sponsor of terror'

U.S. Defense Secretary blasts Iran following its latest ballistic missile test.Ben Ariel, 2/5/2017, 6:23 AM

Senate committee confirms Trump's Defense Secretary

Senate Armed Services Committee votes 26-1 in favor of James N. Mattis as Secretary of Defense.Ben Ariel, 1/19/2017, 3:07 AM

Trump's Defense Secretary nominee: Tel Aviv is Israel's capital

James Mattis, tapped for Defense Department, tells confirmation committee that Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem, is Israel's capital.David Rosenberg, 1/12/2017, 9:29 PM

Trump confirms: Mattis will be Secretary of Defense

U.S. President-elect confirms his intention to nominate retired General James Mattis as Defense Secretary.Ben Ariel, 12/2/2016, 3:42 AM

Report: Trump chooses Mattis as Defense Secretary

Sources say President-elect has chosen retired Marine Gen. James N. Mattis to be Secretary of Defense. Announcement expected next week.Ben Ariel, 12/1/2016, 11:41 PM

Please, not another peace process, Mr. Trump

What is the model of an Arab state upon which Israel can put its trust? Where, to be blunt, do Arabs live in harmony even among their own? Jack Engelhard, 11/24/2016, 5:59 AM

Trump's likely Defense Secretary pick raises eyebrows in Israel

General Mattis, Trump's likely pick for Pentagon chief, warns 'Israeli settlements' are turning country into an 'Apartheid' state.David Rosenberg, 11/20/2016, 6:55 PM