Report: CENTCOM chief in Israel for second time this week to coordinate on potential Iran, Hezbollah attacks

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with United States CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Kurilla at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, August 5, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with United States CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Kurilla at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, August 5, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)

US Central Command chief Gen. Michael Kurilla visited Israel earlier today to advance cooperation between Israel and the US ahead of potential attacks by Iran and Hezbollah, Axios reports, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

This is Kurilla’s second visit this week.

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