US Central Command chief Michael Kurilla arrived in Israel on Sunday for meetings with senior Israeli security officials in a visit focusing on potential threats from Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Iran.

The visit by the top commander of US military forces in the Middle East came against the backdrop of continued exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and the Israeli military. Former Israel war cabinet minister Benny Gantz warns that war with Hezbollah could be imminent if Israel does not soon reach a deal for a hostage release cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza.

Shortly after landing, Kurilla met with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and with Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi. Gallant said he discussed with Kurilla "the operational and strategic situation in the region," adding that together they "reflected on ways to further strengthen interoperability to achieve our common objectives. Israeli and American troops work closely together to deter common threats posed by Iran and its proxies."

Later on, Kurilla met with Northern Command chief Ori Gordin, where the Israeli military said he was “presented with the IDF’s operational plans for Lebanon.” The Israeli military added that it will “continue to deepen its relationship with the US Armed Forces, due to our commitment to strengthening regional stability and the coordination between the militaries." He is expected to meet with additional senior Israeli security figures on Monday.

On Monday afternoon, Hezbollah took responsibility for a rocket and drone barrage fired at the north of Israel earlier in the day. At least 25 rockets and drones were launched. One of the drones hit the 14th floor of a high-rise building in the border city of Nahariya. No injuries were reported. Hezbollah claimed it had fired on an Israeli military base in retaliation for Israeli fire in the south of Lebanon. The strikes also sparked some fires in the Upper Galilee region. Later in the day, the Israeli air force reportedly struck targets in the south of Lebanon.

After Monday's attack, Halevi said, "The strike on a building in Nahariya is a serious incident, as is the fire against citizens in the north. The Israeli military operates in the northern region powerfully, and is prepared with operational plans. The military is ready to take upon every mission it will be tasked with."

Gantz in Washington

Addressing the Middle East America Dialogue summit in Washington, Gantz warned on Sunday, “The time for [action in] the north has come.”

“We are late on this,” he added, explaining, “We need to ensure that we can return residents to their homes. We can achieve this goal even if it requires striking Lebanon itself. Unfortunately, I don’t see another way."

Gantz said that Israel should shift its focus from the Gaza war in the south toward Hezbollah and the Lebanese border in the north. “The story of Hamas is old news. The story of Iran and its proxies all around the area and what they are trying to do is the real issue.”

Still, the National Unity leader said he would prefer to reach a deal with Hamas for the release of the hostages and a Gaza cease-fire, restoring at least a temporary calm, even if it meant forgoing a major operation against Hezbollah in the north.

https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2024/09/centcom-chief-israel-again-tensions-lebanon-border-increase

PEACE2023:

Why is USA stopping Israel from striking their nuclear weapons plant and oil reservoir

flokii:
CENTCOM should come to Nigeria biko.. We are tired of ab0kis and their insecurity wahala.
They don't value human lives, reason insecurity is nothing to them unlike South where lives are sacred.

Ola9ja23:
The mighty Isre can't do nathing without US

Iran don't look up to anyone but Israel is a baby warrior who receives everything from Israel
Let's see how this war will go.

One thing is certain, if Israel strikes, Iran would respond in double portion

Tinubuagbado:


Yoruba muslim analysis.
Now go to bed.

PEACE2023:

Why is USA stopping Israel from striking their nuclear weapons plant and oil reservoir

michlins:
lol it's obvious you people don't know Iran. Their ancestors were the Persians who were once world power just like US is today.

Israel know better than to fight back and their allies (USA and Co) will advise serious restraint. US currently doesn't want to be involved in another middle East crisis that will require them to send boots on ground. They are willing to send arms as much as possible but not boots on ground (war is too expensive). David sling missiles cost over $1ml while the Iranian missiles cost around $400k.

God's own people doesn't win wars. Weapons do and American priorities are currently home (China is waiting on the sidelines for US to side destruct)

lecowas:


Are you trying to insinuate that Isreal will not strike Iran, cos that will be funny, one thing is sure, Isreal will strike and will strike hard. Iran knows this too.

The only delay is covering loose end after they strike cos Iran will also counter strike. Things are getting out of hand here and we might be witnessing a nuclear war soon

lecowas:


Are you trying to insinuate that Isreal will not strike Iran, cos that will be funny, one thing is sure, Isreal will strike and will strike hard. Iran knows this too.

The only delay is covering loose end after they strike cos Iran will also counter strike. Things are getting out of hand here and we might be witnessing a nuclear war soon

michlins:
they will not retaliate. The one that happened on April, they're yet to retaliate. What will happen now is a symbolic attack (Iran will be informed ahead of time) and the damage will be very small

lecowas:


Exactly why they will retaliate. Last time, everyone talked them down but they showed they had the capacity to strike anywhere within Iran by taking out the AD system in their nuclear site. That statement made Iran silent while they continued to assassinate anyone they want within and outside Iran's territory.

PEACE2023:

Why is USA stopping Israel from striking their nuclear weapons plant and oil reservoir

michlins:
lol it's obvious you people don't know Iran. Their ancestors were the Persians who were once world power just like US is today.

Israel know better than to fight back and their allies (USA and Co) will advise serious restraint. US currently doesn't want to be involved in another middle East crisis that will require them to send boots on ground. They are willing to send arms as much as possible but not boots on ground (war is too expensive). David sling missiles cost over $1ml while the Iranian missiles cost around $400k.

God's own people doesn't win wars. Weapons do and American priorities are currently home (China is waiting on the sidelines for US to side destruct)