Posted on 12/22/21
Minister of Defense, Benny Gantz met with White House National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, together with the IDF Chief-of-Staff and the Ministry of Defense Director General, today (Wednesday, 22 December 2021).
The parties discussed strategic security challenges and areas of cooperation, with an emphasis on facing the Iranian nuclear threat as well as its regional aggression.
Minister Gantz thanked the advisor for his commitment and personal contribution to US-Israel ties and to Israel’s security. He also emphasized the importance of deepening collaboration in all areas.
Minister Gantz updated the advisor on confidence-building measures that the defense establishment is undertaking with the Palestinian Authority as well as counter-terrorism and other security missions in Judea and Samaria.