US CENTCOM Chief Visits Israel Amid Security Talks

Tel Aviv [Israel], July 17 (ANI/TPS): General Michael Kurilla, the four-star Commander of the US Army's Central Command (CENTCOM), arrived in Israel this week as an official guest of Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi. The visit included meetings and site visits with senior IDF commanders.

During the visit, Generals Kurilla and Halevi conducted a joint assessment of the current security situation, discussing strategic security issues, regional cooperation, and the expansion of operational tools to counter Middle Eastern challenges. The IDF reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing US-Israeli military relations for regional security.

US CENTCOM oversees military operations and activities to support U.S. interests and enhance regional security and stability. Its area of responsibility includes the Middle East and Israel. The visit emphasizes the partnership and shared objectives of both military forces in maintaining regional peace. (ANI/TPS)

(With inputs from agencies.)