Defense Minister Ehud Barak was in the Pentagon on Thursday where he met with the new U.S. Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta.
During the meeting Panetta said that the personal relationship between he and Barak will help to deepen security ties between the two countries. He added that Israel is “a most important ally of the United States and we are committed to its security.”
The Secretary of Defense also announced his plans to visit Israel in October. Barak said Panetta is “a true friend of Israel.”