Turkey and Israel have been at odds following the deaths of nine Turkish activists during an Israeli commando raid last year on the SS Mavi Marmara , part of a flotilla of ships that was headed to blockaded Gaza . 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 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 .