The aim of the high schools is to deal with “various regional threats”, namely to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, according to Netanyahu
The United States and Israel began their largest-ever joint military exercises today, deploying dozens of warships and about 140 aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean, as tensions rise over Iran’s nuclear program.
Thousands of soldiers are taking part in the Juniper Oak drill, which, as announced by the Israeli armed forces, is aimed at countering “various regional threats”.
According to media reports, these are the largest joint military high schools ever held by the two allies.
The live-fire exercise, named Juniper Oak, will include 100 US aircraft with fighters, bombers and refueling aircraft flying alongside 42 Israeli aircraft. https://t.co/BUQolKjABi
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The US Central Command announced: “These gymnasiums enhance collective US-Israeli readiness and improve cooperation between the two forces, thereby contributing to regional stability.”
Speaking at a meeting with representatives of the American Jewish Committee, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the common goal of the two allies is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Iran’s nuclear program was also at the center of talks between US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Netanyahu last week in Jerusalem.
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