'We achieved the unimaginable': CENTCOM chief vows enduring US support - exclusive

US Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper declared that the United States and Israel "achieved the unimaginable together," calling their joint accomplishment "historic." Speaking to senior IDF commanders, Cooper expressed pride in serving "shoulder to shoulder" with what he termed a "nation of warriors." He delivered a direct message affirming a "high and enduring commitment" from the U.S. to Israel's security.

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We achieved the unimaginable together. Our joint achievement is historic.

Cooper's address to an IDF operational forum, led by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, was described as historic and highly unusual for a CENTCOM commander. The gathering included senior officers from lieutenant-colonel rank and above, who received multi-front operational and intelligence briefings. Zamir presented an assessment of the current strategic situation, linking diplomatic negotiations to the IDF's military achievements.

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You are a nation of warriors, and the people sitting here are the leaders of those warriors. I am proud to serve shoulder to shoulder with you.

A source familiar with the closed-door meeting noted that Cooper's comments were more personal than official statements. The IDF confirmed Cooper reviewed the deepening strategic partnership, stating that cooperation had repeatedly proven effective during the campaign. The military emphasized that the partnership, built on trust and close collaboration, is crucial for regional security and stability. Zamir called the cooperation "unprecedented" and a "strategic anchor" for Israel, which he described as being at a "strategic crossroads" amidst a large, prolonged, multi-front campaign.

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We have a high and enduring commitment to you.