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Hi Benzi,

Thank you. I am at Kirya until 1300 hrs tomorrow, so could drive to Camp Aviv to discuss if that is easier?

Commodore Hill’s job title is Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 – this is our contingent in the region supporting our commitments to defeat ISIS.

Regards

Brandon A. Wood

Colonel

Australian Defence Attache - Israel

Australian Embassy Tel Aviv

E: brandon.wood@dfat.gov.au

M:+972 (0)54 330 9029

T: +972 (0)3 693 5018

From: Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il>
Sent: Monday, 6 May 2019 1:26 PM
To: Wood, Brandon <Brandon.Wood@dfat.gov.au>
Subject: Re: Gaza Situation - IDF Intentions [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Colonel, I hope all is well be you.

Unfortunately, there is not much I can disclose at this time. All I can say is that we are maintaining a high defensive posture while enabling citizens to resume normality.

On another note, I understand the Commodore Hill will be coming in for Noah’s Ark, what is his position/ Jib title?

Let’s try and talk tomorrow in the. Orb f to discuss the May visit....

Benzi

v/r

Major Benzi Zimmerman
Head, International Cooperation Desk

IDF Operations Directorate - Plans, Doctrine & Exercises (J3-5/7)

T: +972-3-740-7723 | M: +972-5-42074487 | E: benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il

On May 6, 2019, at 13:20, Benzi Zimmerman <benzi.zimmerman@gmail.com> wrote:

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From: Wood, Brandon <Brandon.Wood@dfat.gov.au>
Date: Mon, May 6, 2019 at 13:18
Subject: FW: Gaza Situation - IDF Intentions [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
To: Benzi Zimmerman <benzi.zimmerman@gmail.com>

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Hi Benzi,

Had a undelivered message for my email to LTC Shoshana. Are you able to answer the details below?

Regards

Brandon A. Wood

Colonel

Australian Defence Attache - Israel

Australian Embassy Tel Aviv

E: brandon.wood@dfat.gov.au

M:+972 (0)54 330 9029

T: +972 (0)3 693 5018

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From: Wood, Brandon
Sent: Monday, 6 May 2019 1:14 PM
To: 'ICU IDF' <icu.idf@gmail.com>; 'Sharar_Shoshana@mail.gov.il' <Sharar_Shoshana@mail.gov.il>
Subject: Gaza Situation - IDF Intentions [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

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Good afternoon Gentlemen,

I am sure that you have had a very busy past few days, and it is good to see that the rockets have finally stopped, at least for the time being.

Are you able to share with me any details on the IDF response to the rocket and other attacks from Gaza targeting the southern cities of Israel? I understand that an additional Armoured Brigade was sent to reinforce the 143^rd Gaza Division. Now that a ceasefire has been negotiated will this brigade move back from Gaza?

What are the plans for the IDF for the coming weeks and to ensure Hamas and PIJ don’t start firing rockets again?

Grateful for any advice you can share.

regards

Brandon A. Wood

Colonel

Australian Defence Attache - Israel

Australian Embassy Tel Aviv

E: brandon.wood@dfat.gov.au

M:+972 (0)54 330 9029

T: +972 (0)3 693 5018

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V/r
CPT Benzi Zimmerman
Head, International Cooperation Desk | IDF J3-5/7
(O) +972-3-7407723 | (M) +972-5-42074487