The commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael Kurilla, has arrived in Israel amid preparations for a possible military operation against Iran. According to Israeli media reports, Israel is preparing for a large-scale response to Iranian missile strikes earlier this week in response to the killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders.

Kurilla's visit coincided with heightened tensions in the region. Israel, according to Israel Public Broadcasting, intends to launch a major retaliatory strike against Iranian military targets. The response is expected to be coordinated with international allies, including the United States, which views Iran as a common threat to stability in the region.

Iran's recent strikes, which included the launch of more than 180 ballistic missiles, were a response to the killing of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, including Hassan Nasrallah and Ismail Haniyeh. Although the missile strikes did not cause significant damage, Israel believes it is necessary to respond to the attack. According to Israeli media, the Israeli armed forces are preparing a massive attack on targets in Iran, and possible actions could affect both military bases and infrastructure.

General Kurilla, who is in Israel, will meet with Israeli commanders to discuss strategic coordination and support that the United States can provide. The visit raises expectations of possible joint action against Iran, especially in the context of Israeli military statements about preparing a "hard strike."