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US, Syrian forces destroy 15 ISIS weapons caches in Syria
US and Syrian forces destroyed more than 15 ISIS weapons sites in southern Syria, eliminating rockets, mortars, rifles, IED materials, and drugs.
CENTCOM:
22 anti-ISIS operations in Syria, 5 terrorists eliminated
CENTCOM reports 22 operations against ISIS in Syria last month, killing 5 and capturing 19. The raids weakened ISIS’s ability to operate locally or globally.
Netanyahu:
'US-Israel plan aims to disarm Hamas, redefine Gaza'
PM Netanyahu meets CENTCOM leaders in Kiryat Gat, hailing joint efforts to implement President Trump's plan to disarm Hamas and reshape Gaza while preserving Israel’s security control.
IDF chief Zamir, US officials, tour Gaza ahead of hostage return
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tours Gaza with US Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper to review ceasefire coordination and hostage return plans.
US sends 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire
The US is deploying 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire and aid flow, as part of Trump’s peace plan. Troops will coordinate with allies and IDF, but won’t enter Gaza.
US troops eliminate senior ISIS leader in Syria raid
US forces eliminate senior ISIS member Omar Abdul Qader, who posed a direct threat to the US homeland.
US eliminates top ISIS financier in Syria raid
US forces eliminated a senior ISIS official in a raid in northern Syria, CENTCOM announces. The official was a key financier and planner of terror attacks.
CENTCOM commander Michael Kurilla steps down
CENTCOM Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla visits Israel as he concludes his role; IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praises key contributions to Israel’s security.
CENTCOM Commander visits the Western Wall
On his first visit to Judaism’s holiest site, General Kurilla joins prayers for IDF, US forces, and return of hostages; 'My mother told me God would repay me for supporting Israel.'
Iranian weapons shipment to Houthis intercepted in Yemen
The Yemeni National Resistance Forces intercepted over 750 tons of Iranian-made weapons bound for the Houthis, including missiles, drones, radar systems, and military manuals.
Following successful operation:
US CENTCOM Chief Kurilla visits Israel
General Michael Kurilla meets with IDF leaders to discuss Operation Rising Lion and strengthens US-Israel military coordination.
CENTCOM Chief:
Strike plans ready if Iran nuclear talks collapse
CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla briefs Senate on proxy wars, nuclear risk, and strike readiness.
Pentagon:
Over 1,000 Houthi targets hit by US strikes since March
Pentagon reports that over 1,000 Houthi targets have been struck in Yemen since March 15, when the US Army began its latest offensive against the Iran-backed rebels.
US Army says it has hit more than 800 Houthi targets in Yemen
Since March, US forces have struck over 800 Houthi targets in Yemen, killing hundreds of fighters and senior leaders, says CENTCOM.
US military:
Houthi missile caused deadly explosion in Sana'a
The US Central Command clarified that based on various evidence, an explosion near the Yemeni capital's old city was caused by a Houthi air defense missile and not a US strike, as the Houthis had claimed.
Houthis claim downing of US drone, target US aircraft carriers
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim responsibility for shooting down a US MQ-9 drone and launching attacks on two US aircraft carriers.
To disrupt terror funding
US strikes fuel sites used by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
US forces strike fuel facilities used by the Iran-backed Houthis to cut off a major source of illegal revenue funding terrorism in the region. Houthis report 17 dead and dozens injured.
Second US aircraft carrier joins operations against Houthis
USS Carl Vinson arrives in the Middle East, joining the USS Harry S. Truman to bolster US military efforts against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen.
US continues to strike Houthis in Yemen, over 70 attacks reported
Houthi-affiliated media report US strikes on Houthi targets in the provinces of Saada, Sanaa, and Al-Jawf. One civilian reportedly killed and three others were wounded.
New footage shows US strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
Houthis claim they launched an attack on an American aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, their fourth time firing on US warships in 72 hours.
US eliminates top leader of Al-Qaeda branch in Syria
US military announces it eliminated a senior military leader of Hurras al-Din, a Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda.
Yemeni government thwarts smuggling of weapons to Houthis
US Central Command says that the internationally recognized Yemeni government had thwarted an attempt to smuggle Iranian weapons to the Houthi rebels on February 12.
Strike in Syria:
US army eliminates senior member of Al-Qaeda offshoot
CENTCOM announces that its forces eliminated a terrorist from the Hurras al-Din organization, an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria.
US CENTCOM chief visits Israel
The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General(* * * *) Michael "Erik" Kurilla, arrived in Israel this week (Wednesday) as the official guest of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi.
In strike in Syria:
US eliminates senior terrorist from Al-Qaeda offshoot
CENTCOM announces that its forces conducted a precision strike in Northwest Syria, targeting and killing Muhammad Salah al-Za’bir, a senior operative in the Hurras al-Din terrorist organization.
Ahead of ceasefire deal: CENTCOM chief meets IDF Chief of Staff
CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla meets IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, discussing regional threats, courses of action to address them, and potential scenarios on various fronts.
CENTCOM commander visits aircraft carrier in Red Sea
Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command, visits USS Harry S. Truman which is operating in the Red Sea as part of ongoing operations against the Houthis.
Deputy head of US CENTCOM visits Israel
The Deputy Commander of the U.S. Central Command Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, arrived in Israel last week as the official guest of the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, MG Amir Baram.
US Army targets ISIS in Iraq and Syria
CENTCOM says it and its partner forces conducted operations in Iraq and Syria, from December 30 to January 6, targeting known ISIS locations. One Coalition member was killed but no US personnel were harmed.
In Yemen:
US Army strikes Houthi facilities used to attack vessels
US Army announces it struck several Houthi targets in Yemen over two days, part of CENTCOM's effort to degrade Houthi efforts to threaten regional partners and military and merchant vessels in the region.
As Houthi attacks continue
CENTCOM strikes Houthi facility in Sanaa
US Central Command says it conducted a precision air strike against a Houthi facility in Yemen’s capital. The facility “was a hub for coordinating Houthi operations, such as attacks against US Navy warships and merchant vessels in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.”
US deploys USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group to MidEast
CENTCOM announces that the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group had entered its area of responsibility in the Middle East and will "ensure regional stability and security."
US Army thwarts Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden
US Central Command says US Navy destroyers successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Gulf of Aden.
After Assad regime collapses
US Army strikes over 75 ISIS targets in Syria
US Central Command says the strikes were meant to prevent ISIS from taking advantage of the current situation to reconstitute in central Syria.
Houthis claim:
'We targeted a US destroyer and three military supply ships'
CENTCOM says it successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Gulf of Aden.
US Army targets pro-Iranian militias in Syria
CENTCOM says the strike was in response to an attack by the militias on US personnel.
Watch:
US strikes Houthi facilities and weapons systems
CENTCOM forces executed a series of precise airstrikes on multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities and weapons systems in Yemen.
Second day in a row:
US Army strikes pro-Iranian militias in Syria
CENTCOM says it conducted strikes against an Iranian-backed militia group's weapons storage facility in Syria in response to a rocket attack on US personnel.
Syria:
US forces strike targets associated with Iranian groups
CENTCOM forces strike nine targets in two locations associated with Iranian groups in Syria, in response to several attacks on US personnel.
CENTCOM:
163 ISIS terrorists eliminated in Syria and Iraq since Aug. 29
US Central Command announces that, since August 29, its forces have conducted 95 operations against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria, eliminated 163 terrorists and captured 33.
Chief of Staff meets US CENTCOM chief
The Chief of the General Staff and the Commander of CENTCOM held a situational assessment on strategic security issues and joint regional preparedness, as part of the response to threats in the Middle East, with a focus on Iran.
CENTCOM announces:
Strategic bombers have arrived in the Middle East
The move comes amid reports that Iran is planning an attack on Israel.
In strikes in Syria:
US eliminates at least 35 ISIS terrorists
US Central Command says the US military carried out a series of air strikes on ISIS camps in Syria this week, killing up to 35 terrorists from the group.
CENTCOM commander visits Israel, focusing on Lebanon, Iran
CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla lands in Israel, holds situational assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.
Houthis attack two tankers in the Red Sea
US army says the Houthis attacked the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I off the coast of Yemen. Houthis confirm attack on Blue Lagoon I but do not mention the Amjad.
USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East
The Pentagon announced earlier this month that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier as well as the USS Georgia guided missile submarine to the Central Command region.
US army destroys Houthi UAV in Yemen
CENTCOM says the UAV "presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region."
CENTCOM commander visits Israel for situational assessment
CENTCOM chief General Michael Kurilla meets with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, holds situational assessment on security and strategic issues in the Middle East.
US CENTCOM commander discusses expansion of anti-Iran coalition
Defense Minister Gallant meets US CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla in Tel Aviv as Israel awaits Iranian attack,
US Centcom Commander arrives in Israel
The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General (* * * *) Michael Erik Kurilla arrived in Israel today (Monday) as the official guest of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi.
Amid escalation with Iran:
CENTCOM commander arrives in the Middle East
US official tells Axios that General Michael Kurilla's trip to the region was planned before the recent tensions, but he is expected to use the trip to try to mobilize the same coalition that defended Israel against an attack from Iran in April.
US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea
US Army continuing to target Houthi vessels in the Red Sea, amid the rebels' provocations.
CENTCOM commander meets IDF Chief of Staff
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla, discussing strategic security issues, regional cooperation, and expanding operational tools.
Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv
Gallant gave a review of the developments in Israel's north and south and the efforts being made to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.
US army:
Houthis targeted several vessels, including Israeli-owned one
CENTCOM says Houthi rebels launched attacks on several vessels in the Red Sea, including the Panama-flagged, Israel-owned MT Bentley I.
In self-defense:
US army destroys three Houthi USVs in the Red Sea
US Central Command says its forces destroyed three Houthi uncrewed surface vessels which "presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region."
US military hosts top IDF officer
IDF Deputy Chief of the General Staff MG Amir Baram visited the United States as a guest of colleagues from the US military.
Houthis claim to have attacked US aircraft carrier
Houthi rebels claim they attacked the US aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea. US officials: That is incorrect.
CENTCOM chief visits Israel, meets Israeli Chief of Staff
CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla arrives in Israel on official visit, speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi about Iran and its proxies.
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