New York state sends police chiefs to Israel for 'counterterrorism' training

More than a dozen police chiefs from New York state are participating in a counterterrorism training visit to Israel. The trip, hosted by an Israeli government agency, is taking place amidst the ongoing war on Gaza and recent Israeli military actions in Qatar and Yemen. Officials are reportedly learning about Israeli security challenges, counterterrorism methods to protect Jewish communities, and antisemitism. This program is part of a long-standing collaboration spanning over two decades, where thousands of US law enforcement officers have received training from Israeli military and intelligence services.