The Israeli Chief of Staff, Aviv Kochavi, confirmed today, Wednesday, that Israel and the United States are rapidly developing joint military capabilities against emerging threats in the Middle East, particularly against Iran.
During a meeting with the US Army’s CENTCOM Commander, General Michael Korella, who is visiting Israel for the fourth time since assuming this post in April 2022, Kochavi said: “I would like to express my deep appreciation for the close cooperation with the US military. Our commitment is Mutual finds its expression every week.
Kochavi stressed, “We are working together on all fronts with the aim of gathering intelligence information, thwarting threats, and preparing to deal with various scenarios, within the framework of one arena or multiple arenas.” He added, “We are rapidly training and developing joint military capabilities against emerging threats in the Middle East. Especially against Iran.
According to the Israeli army, General Kurella’s visit began with a tour of the Ras al-Naqoura site on the northern border with Lebanon, accompanied by the commander of the northern region in the Israeli army, Major General Uri Gordin, who “reviewed the challenges of the Lebanese front, the actions of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, the absurd exploitation of Lebanese citizens, And the strategic importance inherent in maintaining security on the Israeli-Lebanese maritime borders.