The premier praised U.S.-Israeli coordination on implementing the ceasefire agreement in a way that ensures Israel's security.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the joint U.S.-Israeli command center in the northern Negev city of Kiryat Gat on Wednesday. The center was established to oversee the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The premier spoke with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper and Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank, commander of the U.S. Army in Central Command (U.S. Army Central).
According to an Israeli statement, Netanyahu was “impressed by the joint Israeli-American effort to advance and implement President [Donald] Trump’s framework.” Netanyahu was accompanied on the visit by his chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Israeli Security Agency (Shin Bet) Director David Zini, Military Secretary Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman, IDF Coordination Command head Maj. Gen. Yaki Dolf and other senior military officials.
The Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) opened on Oct. 17, days after a U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza took effect. The three-story structure houses some 200 U.S. service members working with Israel and international partner nations. (Read More)
