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Head of British Army meets IDF counterpart during Israel tour
Israeli army heralds 'cooperation' between two countries which is 'getting stronger', as Chief of General Staff Gen. Sir Nick Carter meets the IDF's Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi
The head of the British Army landed in Israel this week to meet with his counterpart and promote co-operation between the two countries.
The Chief of the General Staff Gen. Sir Nick Carter, met with IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, to mark the beginning of his visit in Israel this week.
The Israel Defense Force’s Twitter account said: “The cooperation between Israel and the UK is strong and it’s getting even stronger”.
During the video, the two chiefs of staff are seen saluting alongside flags from the UK and Israel, before they’re seen discussing the visit in Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi’s office.
Israel Ambassador to the UK, Mark Regev took to Twitter to herald the visit, saying: Great to see Ministry of Defence Chief of Defence Staff Gen Sir Nick Carter visiting Israel. This important security cooperation is making our nations stronger and our peoples safer.”
The ministry of Defence has been asked for comment.
The @ArmyCGS, Gen. Sir Nick Carter, met with IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, to mark the beginning of his visit in Israel.
The cooperation between #Israel and the #UK is strong and it’s getting even stronger ???????? ???????? pic.twitter.com/O9pkH50bi3
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 15, 2019
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