Arab-Israeli Accords Unify Mid East Under CENTCOM

摘要

The Pentagon has changed the combatant command responsible for operations involving Israel, from U.S. European Command to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), following White House-brokered accords between the country and multiple Persian Gulf states. The update to the Unified Command Plan came as the Trump administration finished its final week in office. President Donald J. Trump's White House has touted the Abraham Accords-normalizing relations between Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates-as a major shift toward improved relations in the Middle East. "The easing of tensions between Israel and its Arab neighbors subsequent to the Abraham Accords has provided a strategic opportunity for the United States to align key partners against shared threats in the Middle East," the Pentagon said. "Israel is a leading strategic partner for the United States, and this will open up additional opportunities for cooperation with our U.S. Central Command partners while maintaining strong cooperation between Israel and our European allies."