LONDON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff, on Friday to discuss regional threats, especially Iranian aggression.
They also 鈥渄iscussed the ongoing military cooperation between the two countries and the opportunities that currently lie in the region,鈥� Ofir Gendelman, the premier鈥檚 spokesperson, told the Arab media.
Netanyahu thanked Milley for the military cooperation, which has deepened in recent years, and expressed his desire to continue to deepen it, Gendelman added in a tweet.
Earlier on Friday, Netanyahu held a video conference with Milley, who is currently on a two-day visit to Israel.
The top army official said 鈥渙n behalf of the entire US military, we thank Israel for their strong commitment to our partnership.鈥�
Milley is on a whirlwind world tour, visiting 萝莉视频, the UAE and Afghanistan to discuss the threats from Iran.
On Friday he met Defense Minister Benny Gantz, where they stressed the importance of continued pressure on the Iranian regime to halt its nuclear program.
鈥淒uring the meeting, they (also) discussed the challenges and different changes in the operational situation in the Middle East,鈥� the defense minister鈥檚 office said.
During his visit, Milley also met the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi and other defense and military officials.