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Erik Kurilla

United States CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Kurilla (left) meets in Israel with IDF chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi in this handout photo released on June 11, 2024. (IDF)
June 13, 2024, 11:42 am
IDF chief met with senior generals of Arab countries in Bahrain – report
US CENTCOM said to sponsor summit between Herzi Halevi and top military leaders from Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt to discuss cooperation
By ToI Staff
In this photo obtained from the US Department of Defense, the US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) transits the Strait of Hormuz on November 26, 2023. (Ruskin Naval / US Department of Defense / AFP)
April 20, 2024, 11:14 am
US military strategy in Mideast tested as Iran-Israel warfare comes out of shadows
Experts say DC may need to revisit regional deployment levels as reliance on surge troops may not be sufficient; say US intel was key to success in downing Iran’s missiles, drones
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali
US President Joe Biden speaks to the National Action Network Convention remotely from the South Court Auditorium of the White House, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
April 13, 2024, 6:07 am
Biden predicts Iran attack on Israel ‘sooner than later,’ renews warning: ‘Don’t’
US president: ‘We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed’; report warns Tehran could launch major drone and missile attack within hours in retaliation for strike on IRGC
By Jacob Magid, Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with the CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla at the Hatzor Airbase, April 12, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
April 12, 2024, 8:47 pm
Report warns Iran could launch major drone and missile attack within hours
US general meets with Israeli defense brass to discuss expected Iranian retaliation for alleged Israeli strike on IRGC members; Halevi says IDF ‘ready for any scenario’
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) (right) and IDF chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, visit the Israeli Navy’s elite Shayetet 13 commando unit, April 27, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 27, 2023, 9:20 pm
US CENTCOM chief arrives in Israel to discuss cooperation, joint naval activity
Erik Kurilla visits elite Shayetet 13 commando unit with IDF chief Halevi, is briefed on recent operations; meeting with defense minister focuses on Iran
By Emanuel Fabian
Michael Kurilla, head of the United States Central Command (left), meets with IDF chief Aviv Kohavi at the Nevatim airbase in southern Israel, on November 15, 2022. (Israel Defense Forces)
November 16, 2022, 12:41 pm
Hosting CENTCOM chief, Kohavi says Israel and US forming joint abilities versus Iran
IDF chief says plans being developed at ‘accelerated rate’; Michael Kurilla given tour of northern frontier, F-35 stealth fighter jets
By Emanuel Fabian
Defense Minister Benny Gantz talks to US Air Force personnel at the air refueling wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, August 25, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
August 26, 2022, 11:59 am
Visiting US, Gantz emphasizes Israel-US cooperation ‘in face of Iran’s aggression’
In the first visit of an Israeli defense minister to US Central Command HQ in Florida, Gantz says joint partnership is a ‘game changer’ in Israel’s ability to confront Iran
By Tobias Siegal and ToI Staff
A Blackhawk helicopter lands next to an Apache attack helicopter at a US military base at undisclosed location in Eastern Syria, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP/Darko Bandic)
August 26, 2022, 1:26 am
Four Iran-backed fighters killed in US strikes in Syria, Pentagon says
Washington hoping Iran will back off after Wednesday exchange of fire, including bombings to destroy rocket launchers used to target American troops in Deir Ezzour
By Lolita C. Baldor
Defense Minister Benny Gantz speaks during a National Unity faction meeting at the Israel Democracy Institute in Jerusalem on August 23, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 23, 2022, 8:30 pm
Gantz heads to US, vowing Israel will do ‘everything it can’ to sway Iran deal
Defense minister to meet CENTCOM chief, US national security adviser before flying to Japan; ex-PM Bennett issues last-minute appeal to Biden not to sign new nuclear agreement
By Emanuel Fabian
Michael Kurilla, head of the United States Central Command (left) meets with IDF chief, Aviv Kohavi, on July 17, 2022. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 17, 2022, 4:35 pm
US Central Command chief arrives in Israel to discuss air defenses
Visit follows recent ‘war games’ discussion between visiting CENTCOM delegation and senior IDF officers; Biden viewed Israeli defense tech during trip last week
By Emanuel Fabian
Lt. Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps, gives a speech at the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) change of command, March 5, 2021, at the division parade field, Fort Campbell, Kentucky (Spc. Andrea Notter/US Army via AP)
January 7, 2022, 8:11 am
Biden taps combat-hardened officer to lead Central Command, which works with Israel
Erik Kurilla gained extensive experience in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars
By AP and ToI Staff
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