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Statement

Statement | May 18, 2022

READOUT – U.S. Central Command commander meets with Israeli Chief of Staff

USCENTCOM

U.S. Central Command commander Gen. Erik Kurilla visited Israel as an official guest of Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, May 18.

During his visit to Israel, Kurilla spoke with several Israeli military leaders, toured facilities, and observed an ongoing Israeli military exercise.

Kurilla commended the deepening defense partnership between the U.S. and Israel.