U.S. General Kurilla Under Investigation Amid Israeli Military Meetings on Security Issues and Iranian Retaliation Threats

Nov 3, 2024, 09:37 AM

The U.S. Army criminal investigators are examining an incident involving General Michael Kurilla, the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which may pose challenges for the Biden administration amid ongoing tensions related to Israel's conflict. Over the weekend, General Kurilla held discussions with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, focusing on security and strategic issues in the region. This meeting comes in light of threats from Iran, prompting Kurilla to inspect the U.S. air defense battery deployed in Israel as part of joint preparations to address potential retaliatory actions.