Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl met with Israeli Ministry of Defense Director General Eyal Zamir at the Pentagon, April 13.
The conversation reaffirmed the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel and the U.S. commitment to ensure Israel's Qualitative Military Edge. The leaders discussed the shared U.S. and Israeli commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and to countering Iran's destabilizing activities across the region and beyond. The two leaders exchanged views on global security issues, including shared concerns regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Under Secretary and the Director General also discussed opportunities presented by Israel's entrance into U.S. Central Command, steps to increase bilateral military cooperation, and U.S. support for Israel's security and defense acquisitions.
Under Secretary Kahl expressed condolences for recent terror attacks in Israel and the West Bank that resulted in the deaths of three Israelis and one tourist, recognizing Israel's right to defend itself and the importance of stabilizing the security situation in Israel, the West Bank, and the region.
