IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot made a secret visit to Brussels on Monday, several days after Belgium, which is facing the threat of terror attacks, went on high alert and a declared a state of emergency in its capital city.
The IDF chief's security team was initially wary of going ahead with the trip in light of the sensitive state of security in Brussels, where hundreds of troops were patrolling the streets.
- During his 24-hour-long visit, Eisenkot met with the head of the US European Command.
It is also likely he met with top intelligence officials in the continent, sharing information gathered by Israel with them, as well as Israel's experience of dealing with terror organizations.
Earlier this week, German media reported that Israel provided the German intelligence with crucial information that helped thwart a terror attack targeting the Germany-Holland friendly soccer match that was due to take place in Hanover.
A week after Belgium announced the state of emergency in Brussels, the level of alert was downgraded on Thursday from 4 - very severe threat, to 3 - severe threat.