IDF honors US air defense battery for wartime service
IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir presented a certificate of appreciation to a US air defense battery for its contribution to Israel's defense during the war
Assessment
The IDF Chief of Staff publicly recognized a US air defense unit for its operational role, an unusual level of visibility for foreign forces on Israeli soil. The award signals the depth of direct American military support during the conflict, and may set a precedent for future joint air defense arrangements.