Israeli Army: We are Monitoring the Terrorist Activities of the Islamic Republic

The Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army stated on Thursday during a meeting with the commander of the United States Central Command that his country is "actively" monitoring changes in the region, particularly the increase in "hostile" actions and "terrorist activities" of the Islamic Republic. According to Herzi Halevi, the close relationship between the armed forces of Israel and the United States is crucial at this sensitive time, and "we will continue our cooperation and shared commitment to the security of the Middle East." General Michael Eric Kurilla, the commander of the U.S. Central Command, also described the military relations between the two countries as strong and praised the combat readiness of the Israeli army during this discussion and his visit to the Israeli Navy's commando unit. According to a statement from the Israeli army, General Michael Eric Kurilla and Herzi Halevi discussed increasing bilateral cooperation and sharing the operational capabilities of the two countries' armies. The U.S. and Israel have a very close bilateral relationship to counter the subversive actions of the Islamic Republic and its proxy groups. Israel targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Syria. A bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives commemorated 75 years of close relations with Israel. The Israeli Defense Minister revealed details of the Islamic Republic's financial support to terrorist groups. Benjamin Netanyahu stated that despite tensions, the U.S. and Israel remain strong allies. The New York Times reported that Iran is seeking to attack Israeli ships.