Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant stated today, Friday, that Israel and the United States stand "shoulder to shoulder" in the face of Iran, which threatens to respond to a recent attack targeting its consulate in Damascus. Galant made the statement following his meeting with U.S. Central Command Chief General Erik Kurilla, who is visiting Israel: "Our enemies think they can create distance between Israel and the United States, but the opposite is true; they are bringing us closer together and strengthening our ties."