The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral (********) Rob Bauer, arrived yesterday for a visit as the official guest of the Chief of Staff, Major General Herzi Halevi.

The admiral met with the Chief of Staff and participated in security, intelligence and strategic panels, which dealt with threats to the region and the significant cooperation between the IDF and NATO together with the head of the Strategy and Third Circuit Division, the head of the Operations Division, the head of the Space Division, the head of the Research Division in the Intelligence Division and other senior officials.

He also visited the Gaza Division, where he received an in-depth security review from the division commander.

The IDF will continue to deepen the significant cooperation with the NATO alliance out of a mutual commitment to safeguarding common values and interests.

During the visit, a guard of honor was held in honor of the admiral led by the Chief of Staff.

From the words of the Chief of Staff, Major General Herzi Halevi:
"It is of great importance to explain in Europe the security challenges in the region, from Iran to terrorism in the US, this is a national task. The strategic partnership between the IDF and NATO is a basis for regional stability in the Middle East. The significant cooperation leads to many operational successes.'

From the words of the chairman of the military committee, Admiral (******) Rob Bauer:
"The cooperation between NATO and the State of Israel directly affects the regional stability in Europe and the Middle East, in the last year the cooperation has increased. Together we will succeed in overcoming many security challenges.'