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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met with Israel's leaders on Friday (May 16) in Jerusalem, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to Israel's security.
Hagel is on a three-day visit to Israel, where he is due to discuss a host of issues, from Iran to Syria to the failed peace process.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Hagel for U.S. assistance in its missile defence program, notably the Iron Dome which the U.S. has helped bankroll.
Last week, U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice put the amount of U.S. funds earmarked for Iron Dome at nearly $900 million.
Netanyahu also urged the U.S. to pile the pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear programme.
"I think as the talks with Iran continue, one thing must guide the international community -- that is, we must not the Ayattolahs win. We must not let the foremost terrorist state of our time, Iran, develop the capability to
