The Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Visits Israel for the Second Time in the Last Two Months
The Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General ( * * * * ) Michael “Erik” Kurilla concluded his second visit to Israel as a personal guest of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, on Sunday. The visit was focused on the promotion of operational matters.
The visit of the CENTCOM Commander followed the visit of the President of the United States to Israel.
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General Kurilla began his visit at the Israel Missile Defense Organization of the Israeli Ministry of Defense at the Palmachim Air Force Base, where he held a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff. During the meeting, they discussed security threats in the Middle East and the Gulf, as well as the need to maintain regional stability and protect the shared future of the two nations. General Kurilla then participated in a professional panel to summarize the strategic-operational forum that took place last month between senior IDF and senior CENTCOM officials and representatives of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Kurilla then visited the "Defensive Sword" Battalion of the IDF Aerial Defense Array and was briefed on the IDF's multi-tiered aerial defense operations.
The General’s visit continued at the Hatzor Air Force Base, where he was briefed on Israel’s multi-tiered air defense systems, including the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System, Arrow 2, Arrow 3, David’s Sling, which provide a solution to a wide range of multi-layered threats. From there, General Kurilla visited the Ballistic Image Management Center, which is responsible for issuing warnings to the home front and the "Cobra" U.S military compound located on the base.
General Kurilla and LTG Kohavi then met with the Israeli Minister of Defense, Mr. Benny Gantz, to discuss regional security matters.
This visit is another addition to the series of meetings that promote cooperation between the U.S. military to maintain security and stability in the Middle East, as well as to promote operational capabilities and initiatives.
Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi:
"The common interests of the United States and the State of Israel, and the ongoing cooperation regarding the challenges in the Middle East, is a major reason for the close partnership between the U.S. Armed Forces and the IDF."
"Through cooperation with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), we have been able to promote an innovative regional defense system that will provide a broad and accurate operational response to the various security threats in the area. At the same time, we are training and developing a wide range of additional strike capabilities in the face of evolving threats."
"I thank General Kurilla for another visit within such a short period of time, based on an understanding of the threats and challenges in the region. General Kurilla is a friend of the IDF, and together with CENTCOM and the US military, we will continue our regional, operational and intelligence cooperation."
Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General ( * * * * ) Michael “Erik” Kurilla:
“During my visit to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, I met with IDF leadership to discuss the importance of an integrated air and missile defense system, as well as the continued need for strong regional security cooperation.״
“As President Biden said last week in Israel, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin echoed, the United States’ commitment to Israel remains ironclad.״
“Regional security remains paramount for both CENTCOM and the IDF.”
The General’s visit continued at the Hatzor Air Force Base, where he was briefed on Israel’s multi-tiered air defense systems, including the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System, Arrow 2, Arrow 3, David’s Sling, which provide a solution to a wide range of multi-layered threats. From there, General Kurilla visited the Ballistic Image Management Center, which is responsible for issuing warnings to the home front and the "Cobra" U.S military compound located on the base.
General Kurilla and LTG Kohavi then met with the Israeli Minister of Defense, Mr. Benny Gantz, to discuss regional security matters.
This visit is another addition to the series of meetings that promote cooperation between the U.S. military to maintain security and stability in the Middle East, as well as to promote operational capabilities and initiatives.
Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi:
"The common interests of the United States and the State of Israel, and the ongoing cooperation regarding the challenges in the Middle East, is a major reason for the close partnership between the U.S. Armed Forces and the IDF."
"Through cooperation with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), we have been able to promote an innovative regional defense system that will provide a broad and accurate operational response to the various security threats in the area. At the same time, we are training and developing a wide range of additional strike capabilities in the face of evolving threats."
"I thank General Kurilla for another visit within such a short period of time, based on an understanding of the threats and challenges in the region. General Kurilla is a friend of the IDF, and together with CENTCOM and the US military, we will continue our regional, operational and intelligence cooperation."
Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General ( * * * * ) Michael “Erik” Kurilla:
“During my visit to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, I met with IDF leadership to discuss the importance of an integrated air and missile defense system, as well as the continued need for strong regional security cooperation.״
“As President Biden said last week in Israel, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin echoed, the United States’ commitment to Israel remains ironclad.״
“Regional security remains paramount for both CENTCOM and the IDF.”
