The Deputy Secretary of Defense says Israeli security is not ` ` a good situation '' in the Middle East . Panetta says he plans to offer military help to Israel to improve its security . Panetta says there is little evidence Israel has maintained its military superiority in the region . He 'll meet with Israeli , Palestinian and Egyptian leaders before heading to Israel .
The U.S. Secretary of Defense says Israeli isolation is not `` a good situation '' in the Middle East . Panetta says he plans to offer U.S. help to Israel to improve its relationships . Panetta says there is little question Israel has maintained its military superiority in the region . He 'll meet with Israeli , Palestinian and Egyptian leaders before heading to Belgium .