 leached the chemicals into firefighters through their skin, ingestion, and inhalation, and that the process is worsened as temperatures rise and sweat builds up. Jim Krasula, CBS News. Israel's defense ministers in Washington meeting with top Biden officials. This comes as U.S. fears grow about an all-out war between Israel and the Iranian-backed terror group Hezbollah. The White House is hoping its diplomatic efforts will pay off. Israel's defense minister wrapping up his visit to Washington at a very critical moment.