Israel-US Dialogue on counter-terrorism held in Jerusalem

The Israeli delegation presented on terrorist threats, core challenges it
faces, Iran’s involvement in terrorism, Hizballah, Hamas and Palestinian
Islamic Jihad

(Communicated by the MFA Spokespeerson)

A diplomatic dialogue took place June 5 in Jerusalem between Israeli and US
delegations.

Deputy Foreign Minister Daniel Ayalon met with the US delegation headed by
U.S. State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Daniel
Benjamin. The dialogue covered regional problems and threats.

Cooperation was agreed upon regarding bilateral and multilateral issues.

The Israeli delegation presented on terrorist threats, core challenges it
faces, Iran’s involvement in terrorism, Hizballah, Hamas and Palestinian
Islamic
Jihad.

The U.S. delegation presented the American strategy in addressing terror
with an emphasis on global terrorism and the continuing threat of Al Qaeda
and its affiliates. The U.S. delegation emphasized the importance of
international cooperation in addressing terror and assisting in building
capacity for countering terror in developing countries. The U.S. delegation
met with Head of NSA, Yaakov Amidror, Minister for Intelligence Dan Meridor,
and DFM Daniel Ayalon. MFA Deputy Director General for Strategic Affairs,
Jeremy Issacharoff, led the Israeli delegation.