US and Israel Conduct Joint Naval Exercises in the Red Sea
Source: Global Times
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新华社耶路撒冷2月2日电（记者王卓伦 庞昕熠）以色列国防军2日发表声明说，一艘美国海军驱逐舰1日与以色列海军舰艇在红海海域举行了联合演习。
声明说，本次演习是以色列海军与美国海军第五舰队在该地区“持续合作的一部分”。美军驱逐舰靠泊属于“事先计划好的例行活动”，是以海军与美国海军第五舰队战略合作框架内活动，凸显了两国军队密切合作的关系。
美国海军中央司令部1日发表声明说，美国海军“阿利·伯克”级导弹驱逐舰“德尔伯特·D·布莱克”号在按计划访问以色列后于当天离开以色列埃拉特港。声明未透露这艘驱逐舰前往以色列的具体任务。
埃拉特港是以色列直接通向红海的重要港口枢纽。《以色列时报》指出，美国军舰经常在红海航行，但很少抵达埃拉特港。
近期，美国不断向伊朗发出武力威胁，并一直在向中东地区调集军事力量。
Classification
Region
Africa
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
1 U.S. Navy destroyer
Activity
Joint naval exercise
Location
Red Sea
Unit
U.S. Navy, Israeli Navy
Time
February 1, 2023
Equipment
Aegis-class destroyer
Summary
A U.S. Navy destroyer conducted a joint naval exercise with the Israeli Navy in the Red Sea on February 1, 2023. This exercise is part of the ongoing cooperation between the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet and the Israeli Navy, highlighting their close military relationship. The destroyer 'Delbert D. Black' departed from Eilat after a planned visit, emphasizing the strategic importance of this port.
Key Facts
- A U.S. Navy destroyer participated in a joint exercise with the Israeli Navy in the Red Sea on February 1, 2023.
- The exercise is part of ongoing cooperation between the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet and the Israeli Navy.
- The U.S. Navy destroyer 'Delbert D. Black' left the Israeli port of Eilat after a planned visit.
- U.S. naval vessels frequently operate in the Red Sea, but visits to Eilat are rare.
- The U.S. has been increasing military presence in the Middle East amid threats to Iran.