Canadian Chief of Staff Visiting Israel

Chief of the Defense Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces General Thomas J. Lawson arrived in Israel today for his first visit to the country as commander of the Canadian Armed Forces. His arrival coincided with the first official visit by U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel.

Gen. Lawson will be hosted by the IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz and will hold briefings with senior military commanders to discuss mutual security challenges, as well as cooperation between the Canadian and Israeli militaries.