Chuck Hagel

If you're over 50 you might as well be dead!

The Jerusalem Post
Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

Christian pilgrims crowd Jerusalem's Old City for Holy Fire ceremony

US hostage in Yemen, Luke Somers

Obama condemns 'barbaric murder' of US hostage Luke Somers in Yemen

Ashton Carter (C), US President Barack Obama (L) and US Vice President Joseph Biden (R).

Entering Pentagon, a skeptic of military options on Iran


CUFI lobbies against Hagel appointment

Christian pro-Israel group say Hagel endangers US, Israel security as he demonstrates a blind spot to the Iranian nuclear threat.

Obama nominates Chuck Hagel for defense secretary 370

Hagel reassures Jewish leaders on Iran position

Nominee for defense secretary says he's on board with Obama's posture on Iran, need to maintain Israel's military edge.

US President Barack Obama and Chuck Hagel 390

Senate sets date for stormy Hagel defense hearing

Hagel to face Senate hearing on January 31 following his nomination by US president to become defense secretary.

Obama nominates Chuck Hagel for defense secretary 370

Schumer, Boxer and Ross voice support for Hagel

US President Obama's nominee for defense secretary Chuck Hagel picks up support from key pro-Israel figures.

Charles Schumer

Top Jewish senator backs Hagel as defense chief

US Senator Chuck Schumer supports Hagel, saying his concerns over stance on Israel, Iran were addressed.

Charles Schumer

Hagel backtracks on disparaging 'Jewish lobby' comments

US defense secretary nominee apologizes for comments he made in 2006 that "Jewish lobby" intimidates US lawmakers, promises to work to expand US-Israel ties and says he supports sanctions on Iran.

Chuck Hagel speaks in Islamabad 370

Hagel backtracks on 'Jewish lobby' comments

US defense secretary nominee apologizes for comments he made in 2006 that "Jewish lobby" intimidates US lawmakers, promises to work to expand US-Israel ties and says he supports sanctions on Iran.

Chuck Hagel speaks in Islamabad 370

January 15: Listen to Sen. Paul

The Republican senator from Kentucky said it was “none of our business” whether Israel “builds new neighborhoods in east Jerusalem or withdraws from the Golan Heights, and the US should not tell Israel how to defend itself.”

Letters 370

Colin Powell defends Hagel as 'supporter of Israel'

Former US secretary of state says Obama's defense secretary nominee pro-Israel, but will disagree with J'lem when necessary.

Colin Powell 311

Hagel nomination conveys chilling message

If Hagel’s appointment is confirmed, the newly appointed defense secretary will have a clear track record of appeasing the Iranians, reaching out to Hamas and being highly critical of pro- Israeli influence in Washington.

Chuck Hagel speaks in Islamabad 370