The appointment of the new Secretary of Defense 'anxious' to Israel

Although critics have been much stronger in the U.S. pro-Israel groups in Israel itself, the election of Senator Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense was the least desired in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.In the Israeli press today include more conciliatory position Hagel to the Iranian nuclear project and its willingness to dialogue with groups Hezbollah and Hamas. And do not forget to remember harsh criticism in recent years the U.S. towards Netanyahu. "Because Hagel's statements in the past and its position towards Israel, we are concerned. 's conception of American strategy in the world should raise concern in Israel , but in no case fear, "said Parliament Speaker Reuven Rivlin. Also, the veteran leader of Likud, Netanyahu's party-states that "strategic cooperation between the U.S. and Israel is very close and one person does not set policy." Quoted in Israel Hayom, an Israeli official acknowledged on condition of anonymity: " His appointment is very bad news for Israel. Clearly not easy to work with ." The Deputy Foreign Minister, Danny Ayalon, however, thinks otherwise and sends a message of calm to his men: "I have met many times with Hagel and no doubt refers to Israel as a staunch U.S. ally and natural ". Hagel's words claiming that their attitudes toward Israel and Iran were "distorted", also showing his "full and unequivocal support for Israel" off the first attempt fears in a country where many speculations circulating: since the appointment has nothing to do with Israel until it is the "punishment" of President Barack Obama to Netanyahu for his support to the Republican candidate Mitt Romney in the election.