Summary
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and army chief Eyal Zamir met with US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Michael Kurilla to discuss security and regional issues, emphasizing the strengthening of the Israel-US strategic alliance. The meeting occurs amid rising tensions from Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza, which have resulted in over 51,400 fatalities since October 2023, as well as ongoing ceasefire violations with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Additionally, the US has intensified airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks on vessels linked to Israel.
