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CENTCOM confirms Adm. Cooper visited Israel this week to discuss war
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The US Central Command confirms that CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visited Israel this week and met with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
During the visit on Sunday and Monday, the two military leaders “discussed progress made during ongoing operations to eliminate Iran’s ability to project power in meaningful ways outside its borders,” says CENTCOM spokesperson Cpt. Tim Hawkins.
“They also reaffirmed the strength of the US-Israel defense partnership and emphasized the importance of continued coordination,” he adds.
The Times of Israel reported on Sunday that Cooper and Zamir met to discuss the ongoing joint campaign against Iran.
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