US Central Command Absorbs Israel into its Area of Responsibility

A realignment of U.S. Central Command means Israel now falls within its area of responsibility, and no longer U.S. European Command.

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi met with the head of U.S. Central Command, Gen. Kenneth McKenzie discuss regional challenges, an IDF statement said.

The Israel Chief of the General Staff expressed his appreciation for U.S. commitment to the security of the State of Israel. The Generals expressed their expectation of deepening cooperation between the IDF and CENTCOM.