(Reuters) Amir Cohen - The Israeli military hosted U.S. Marines this week for an urban combat drill in a mock-up of a generic Middle East village, sharing know-how and signaling the allies' shared interests as their leaders close ranks on a host of regional issues. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit joined Israeli special forces to practice battle formation, helicopter deployment and medical evacuations. The maneuvers were part of a wider, biennial joint air defense exercise known as Juniper Cobra.
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