Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz, and senior security officials are scheduled to discuss tonight the transfer of American military bases from countries in the region to the Negev. The political echelon has expressed a positive stance, but no decisions have been made, according to a report by journalist Shirit Avitan Cohen.
The meeting comes amid ongoing US-Israel discussions on the possibility of relocating American military assets from regional countries to Israel. As The Zioneer reported on July 2, the US has been evaluating options for a new base in the Negev large enough for US Army forces, or expanding an existing airbase. Tonight's discussion will include Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz, and senior defense establishment officials. According to a report by Shirit Avitan Cohen, the political echelon has expressed a positive stance toward the idea, but no decisions have been taken.
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