Tensions Rising in the Middle East
As tensions in the region increase due to possible retaliation by Iran, CENTCOM Commander General Erik Kurilla ‘s contacts with Israel continue unabated. In the official statement made by the occupying Israeli army, Israeli Defense Forces Commander Herzi Haleviand Kurilla came together, emphasizing the importance of this meeting.
During the meeting, Halevi and Kurilla a common situational assessment of security and strategic issues It was stated that he did. In addition, two commanders Threats in the Middle EastIt was noted that joint preparations in the region were also discussed in order to counter this.
Kurilla’s visit to Israel, Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh It is noteworthy that this incident came before Iran’s possible retaliation following the assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran. Haniyeh lost her life in this assassination in Tehran on July 31. Both Iran and Hamas claimed that Israel was behind this attack.
