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Gen. Caine's Israel Visit Sparks U.S. Military Debate

11/1/2025

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Caine Visits Israel

Gen. Dan Caine, the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Israel to meet with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
Caine toured the Gaza Strip and visited the U.S. headquarters overseeing the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
A Channel 12 survey shows 67% think United States directs Gaza operations, 69% view Israel as a client state, and 53% would not support parties allowing Haredim to avoid military service.

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Wright Cancels Israel Visit

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright canceled his Israel visit after Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen refused to approve a $35 billion gas export deal with Egypt.
The U.S. administration pressed Israeli officials to finalize an agreement, but Eli Cohen seeks favorable domestic gas prices first.
Negotiations have delayed the deal, highlighting tensions between Israeli interests and U.S. energy policy.
Protests against military drafts continue in West Jerusalem, signaling broader unrest.

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Caine Visits Israel

Gen. Dan Caine, the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Israel to meet with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
Caine toured the Gaza Strip and visited the U.S. headquarters overseeing the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
A Channel 12 survey shows 67% think United States directs Gaza operations, 69% view Israel as a client state, and 53% would not support parties allowing Haredim to avoid military service.

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