CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla visited Israel to discuss the situation in Syria and other regional topics with Israeli defense officials. Washington has urged Israel to be in close consultation with the U.S. over events unfolding in Syria. Israel has conducted hundreds of strikes in Syria following the collapse of Assad's regime. Israeli troops have been ordered to prepare to stay over the winter on Mount Hermon, indicating a prolonged military presence in Syria. Kurilla also visited Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon in recent days.