Head of US Central Command arrives in Israel

Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, Commander, US Central Command, has arrived in Tel Aviv, Israel, Report informs referring to the Central Command’s website.

He will conduct high level meetings with Israel’s military leadership, including Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, Chief of Defense, to gain a clear understanding of Israel’s defense requirements, outline US support efforts to avoid expansion of the conflict, and reiterate the Department of Defense’s ironclad support for Israel.

“I’m here to ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself, and am particularly focused on avoiding other parties expanding the conflict,” General Kurilla said.