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From the Liveblog of
Thursday, July 27, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Elite IDF commandos conclude joint drill with American forces
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Israeli and American forces train together during a drill dubbed Juniper Spartan, in a handout photo published July 27, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
The Israel Defense Forces says it has wrapped up a joint drill between the elite Shayetet 13 Naval commando unit and the US military.
The drill, dubbed Juniper Spartan, was led by the IDF Depth Corps, a shadowy multidisciplinary unit responsible for military operations beyond Israel’s borders.
The IDF says the drill aimed to “strengthen cooperation and professional dialogue between the Israeli Navy, US 5 Fleet forces and the Depth Corps.”
“Collaborations with foreign partners around the world, namely with the US Armed Forces, lead us to mutual learning and the strengthening of professional ties, as well as professional improvements,” the IDF adds.
