IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir lauds outgoing US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Gen. Michael Kurilla for his “significant contributions” to Israel’s security and for deepening military cooperation between the two countries.
Kurilla, who ended his tenure last week, visited Israel several weeks ago as Zamir’s official guest. During the visit, Zamir thanked him for advancing US military assistance to Israel, particularly during the ongoing Gaza war and in Operation Rising Lion against Iran, which he said achieved “significant results.”
“You are a true friend of Israel,” Zamir told Kurilla, crediting his leadership with strengthening bilateral ties, fostering personal friendships, and laying “the foundations for a safer and more secure future for our children and grandchildren.”
The IDF describes its relationship with the US military as a strategic asset providing an operational advantage in the Middle East.
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