Ashton Carter, top pick for new leadership in the Pentagon, has a history of strong relations with Israel and advocates military action against Iran.

Turkey continues its double dealing, courting the European Union while supporting Islamist terror. Hamas is thankful for its new headquarters in Turkey.

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia warns the West of the rising threat from the Islamic State terrorists, calls for “rapid” action.

Dubbed “Juniper Cobra,” the drill, which occurs every two years, tests the joint Israeli-U.S. military response to rocket attacks.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is unmoved by allegations of Israeli spying on America and stresses US support for Israel and its commitment to stop Iranian nukes.