Israeli Military Chief Meets Arab Counterparts in Secret German Summit
Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi met secretly with senior military commanders from several Arab nations in Germany last week. The meeting, organized by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) head Admiral Brad Cooper, was held against the backdrop of regional tensions, particularly concerning Iran and Houthi escalation.
Participants included the military chiefs of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Egypt. The discussions focused on the ongoing conflict with Iran and the escalating situation with the Houthis. According to Israeli officials cited in the report, Kochavi briefed the attendees on the Israel Defense Forces' activities on various fronts.
Admiral Cooper reportedly assured his regional counterparts that the U.S. military has no intention of withdrawing forces from the Middle East, despite Iranian attacks on American bases. He also briefed them on U.S. plans to expand maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The summit was not officially announced by any of the participating countries.
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