In the video: the awarding of the medal of honor to the Chief of Staff, Aviv Kochavi by the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff (photo: IDF spokesperson)
Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi today (Monday) received the American "Legion of Merit" decoration from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, General Mark Milley.
The decoration was awarded to him partly following the deepening of the strategic partnership between Israel and the United States.
The decoration was awarded to the Chief of Staff on behalf of the President of the United States, Joe Biden, during a guard of honor that took place today at the Fort Myer base in Washington
. He demonstrated the spirit of cooperation by deepening the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel," the ceremony said.
"Kochvi established Israel's position as a regional security leader, capable and operationally effective in the Middle East."
The ceremony of awarding the decoration to Kochavi.
Today (photo: IDF spokesman)
It was also said of Kochavi that he "demonstrated exceptional strategic leadership by taking advantage of the diplomatic initiatives of the 'Abraham Accords', in order to deepen bilateral military relations. Kochvi led the military relations between the United States and Israel during the exchange of regional responsibilities of the European Command with the United States Army (EUCOM) ) to the United States Army's Central Command (CENTCOM). As a valuable partner, Kochavi demonstrated the close relationship between Israel and the United States, clearly establishing and sharing Israel's strategic goals, while closely aligning with the United States' national strategic goals.
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