CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper attended the IDF's senior command staff assembly today as a special guest, Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom) reports. Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the IDF is implementing a systematic work plan for victory and stressed the need to maintain high readiness for a rapid return to intense combat. Zamir awarded Cooper a token of appreciation for the deep partnership between the two militaries.
The IDF Chief of Staff and the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) issued a joint statement Monday evening, declaring their mission is to proactively shape events rather than react, according to a report on ynet. Hours later, CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper attended the IDF's senior command staff assembly as a special guest, according to Ariel Kahana of Israel Hayom.
At the assembly, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stated that the IDF is executing a methodical work plan for victory and stressed the need to maintain high readiness for a rapid return to intense combat. Zamir awarded Cooper a token of appreciation, highlighting the deep partnership between the two militaries. The joint statement earlier in the evening had set the tone for the visit, underscoring the proactive posture.
Cooper's attendance follows a series of high-level engagements. As The Zioneer reported, Cooper first arrived in Israel in late June for discussions with Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Zamir amid the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and the evolving situation in Lebanon. He departed Israel on August 8 after that round of talks. Tonight's assembly marks his return for continued coordination. In prior assessments, Zamir has characterized the current period as a "transitional phase" where all fronts remain active, with Iran as the primary focus for readiness.
The visit reinforces the ongoing strategic cooperation between Jerusalem and Washington on regional security challenges, particularly regarding Iran and Hezbollah. No further details of the assembly's discussions were disclosed.
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