TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Joint Staff Spokesperson Mr. Joseph Holstead provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine met with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir during his visit to Israel on October 31, 2025.
Gen. Caine and Lt. Gen. Zamir discussed regional developments across multiple fronts, coordination through the Civil–Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, and efforts to sustain the Gaza ceasefire and prevent further escalation. The two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.–Israel defense partnership and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation to deter shared threats and ensure humanitarian assistance reaches civilians in need.
While in Israel, Gen. Caine viewed areas near the Gaza Strip, spoke with international liaisons to the CMCC, and received operational updates from IDF senior leadership, including a briefing from Maj. Gen. Yaki Dolf, the IDF’s liaison to the CMCC.
The United States remains unwavering in its commitment to enduring peace and stability in the region.