US CENTCOM Chief's First Strategic Visit to Israel

General Michael Erik Kurilla, the Commander of the US Military's Central Command, embarked on his first official visit to Israel under the tenure of Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, the Chief of the Israel Defence Forces. His visit underscored the importance of US-Israel military cooperation, particularly highlighting recent achievements such as Operation 'Rising Lion' against Iran.

During his visit, General Kurilla participated in a collaborative panel with General Zamir and senior IDF commanders. The discussions focused on Israeli operations and the evolving security landscape in both nearby and distant regions, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Additionally, General Kurilla toured the command center of the Israel Air Force, guided by its Commander, Major General Tomer Bar. The IDF has emphasized the crucial role this partnership plays in regional security, attributing recent successes to the robust coordination with US forces, as affirmed in their official statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)