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Arutz Sheva: Head of U.S. forces in Syria visits Israel
Head of the U.S. military’s Central Command, Gen. Joseph Votel, visits Israel amid concerns Trump will withdraw forces from Syria.
The head of the U.S. military’s Central Command (CENTOM), Gen. Joseph Votel, arrived in Israel on Monday amid concerns that President Donald Trump will go through with plans to withdraw American forces from Syria, Israeli public broadcaster Kann News reported.
CENTCOM is responsible for American activities in the Middle East.
Votel met with the head of the National Security Council, the IDF Chief of Staff and other defense officials.
A diplomatic source said that the purpose of the visit was to send a signal of reassurance to Israel that the Americans had no immediate plans to withdraw from Syria and that they would continue to back Israel on any activity intended to maintain the security of its border.
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Update: Top US General Tells Israel Trump is Not Pulling Troops Out From Syria – Reports (Sputnik)
WNU Editor: If true, it looks like the decision was made before President Trump met French President Macron .... Trump backtracks on Syria after talks with French leader (Military Times/AP).
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