WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The invitation came following news that US President Barack Obama will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on November 9.
"Pentagon Press Secretary [Peter Cook] says Secretary of Defense [Ashton Carter] has invited Israeli MOD [Minister of Defense] bogie_yaalon to visit Pentagon in late October," the tweet read. "[Carter] looking forward to visit."
On Wednesday, the White House announced the two leaders will discuss security-related issues including the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement.