A meeting of the US-Israel Strategic Consultative Group was convened by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to address the recent missile and drone attack by Iran on Israel. The meeting began with a small group discussion focusing on enhancing Israel's defense capabilities and strengthening cooperation with military partners.
The White House provided a readout stating that the meeting expanded to include discussions on operations in Rafah, with both sides agreeing on the shared objective of defeating Hamas in the region. US participants expressed concerns about various courses of action in Rafah, and Israeli participants agreed to consider these concerns and engage in further discussions overseen by the Strategic Consultative Group.
During the meeting, Sullivan briefed the Israeli delegation, led by Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, on the latest sanctions package imposed on Iran. The discussions emphasized the importance of collective efforts to address security challenges and enhance defense capabilities.
Both sides expressed a commitment to ongoing collaboration and agreed to meet again soon for further discussions. The meeting highlighted the strong partnership between the US and Israel in addressing regional security threats and working towards common objectives.
The Strategic Consultative Group serves as a platform for strategic dialogue and coordination between the US and Israel on security issues of mutual concern. The meeting underscored the importance of continued cooperation in addressing evolving security challenges in the region.
