U.S. and Israel Begin Military Drills

The semi-annual “Juniper Cobra” ballistic missile defense exercise involving maneuvers and simulations with both Israel and US military units kicked off Monday, with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon visiting the USS Carney Aegis-equipped destroyer to observe the first day of drills. Ya’alon said Juniper Cobra is “another example of the very special, deep and important relations between the US, our great friend, and the State of Israel”