January 28, 2021
CENTCOM Commander visits Israel
General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr. will conduct a strategic situational assessment
with the IDF Chief of the General Staff
The Commander of CENTCOM, General (****) Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr. began a two-day visit to Israel today. At the center of the visit is a strategic situational assessment with the Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, along with the promotion of regional partnerships against emerging threats.
The visit began tonight with a personal meeting between General McKenzie and the Chief of the General Staff. The two planted an olive tree together in celebration of the Jewish holiday Tu Bishvat.
Tomorrow, General McKenzie will participate in a panel led by the Chief of the General Staff, which will also be attended by the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir; the Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Maj. Gen. Tamir Hayman; the Head of the Strategic Planning and Cooperation Directorate, Maj. Gen. Tal Kelman; and the Israeli Defense Attaché in Washington, Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox.
The Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi:
"Military and strategic relations between the United States and Israel have, for many years, been a critical component in establishing Israel's national security and its advantage over its enemies, wherever they are. This partnership has a key role to play in dealing with our common threats, especially the Iranian threat."
The visit began tonight with a personal meeting between General McKenzie and the Chief of the General Staff. The two planted an olive tree together in celebration of the Jewish holiday Tu Bishvat.
Tomorrow, General McKenzie will participate in a panel led by the Chief of the General Staff, which will also be attended by the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir; the Head of the Intelligence Directorate, Maj. Gen. Tamir Hayman; the Head of the Strategic Planning and Cooperation Directorate, Maj. Gen. Tal Kelman; and the Israeli Defense Attaché in Washington, Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox.
The Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi:
"Military and strategic relations between the United States and Israel have, for many years, been a critical component in establishing Israel's national security and its advantage over its enemies, wherever they are. This partnership has a key role to play in dealing with our common threats, especially the Iranian threat."
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