"The IDF did some extraordinary things to limit civilian casualties. I can say to you with confidence that they acted responsibly. They did what they could."

In just 7 minutes, US Senator Tom Cotton, an Iraq war vet and Harvard Law graduate, grilled John Kerry, exposing the danger and absurdity of the Iran nuclear deal.

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said a successful Iran nuclear deal is better than a military strike, adding that the military option is still on the table.

US General Dempsey warns that regardless of the nuclear deal, Iran continues to threaten the US and Israel, and the military option must remain on the table.

The US military is reportedly preparing a contingency plan for a strike against Iran if it decides to build a nuclear bomb.

The Israeli prime minister joined the president and the IDF leadership in thanking US General Martin Dempsey for his strong friendship and security cooperation.

Israel's President Reuven Rivlin expressed pride in his place of birth in a meeting with visiting US Gen. Martin Dempsey, despite US non-recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.