The Israeli team will be led by IMOD Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram. The ministry said he was chosen by decision of Israel’s Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and will work in close coordination with Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter.
The U.S. team will be led by Counselor of the Department of State Daniel Holler and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. The two sides held an inaugural formal meeting this week.
Further sessions are planned in both countries in the coming weeks. The ministry said the talks are intended to define a new chapter in U.S.-Israel defense cooperation.
According to the ministry, the new framework reflects the strategic vision of Israel’s Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. It is designed to strengthen the Israel Defense Forces’ qualitative military edge through expanded joint investment in research, development and co-production.
The ministry said the framework is also intended to deepen the U.S.-Israel partnership demonstrated during Operation Roaring Lion. It said the goal is to gradually transition from aid to a fully reciprocal partnership.
