IDF chief Halevi thanks CENTCOM chief for joint defense effort against Iran
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi spoke with CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla earlier today, following last night’s Iranian missile and drone attack on Israel, the military says.
Halevi “expressed great appreciation for the joint defense effort to thwart and intercept the Iranian attack on Israel,” the IDF says in a statement.
He also told Kurilla that the “close cooperation between the armies throughout the war resulted in the creation of a strong defense coalition that proved itself last night.”
The US was among several nations that intercepted many of the 170 Iranian drones heading toward Israel amid last night’s attack.
The IDF chief also held an assessment with the General Staff Forum following the call with Kurilla, the military adds.
