CENTCOM chief to visit Israel as Gaza, Lebanon and Iran talks intensify

What happened

CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper is set to visit Israel for talks with Eyal Zamir and Israel Katz, amid U.S.-Iran negotiations and tensions over Lebanon. Katz said Israel would not leave southern Lebanon even if Washington demanded it, while Iran is seeking a ceasefire there before resuming talks in Switzerland.

• 01Brad Cooper will meet Eyal Zamir and Israel Katz in Israel.
• 02Talks are tied to U.S.-Iran negotiations and the Lebanon front.
• 03Katz said Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
• 04Iran wants a Lebanon ceasefire before returning to talks in Switzerland.
• 05Mediators are trying to resolve delays caused by the fighting.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

CENTCOM chief to visit Israel as Gaza, Lebanon and Iran talks intensify

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U.S. Central Command chief due in Israel for security talks

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