Eyal Hulata in an undated photograph. (courtesy) Israel’s new National Security Council chairman Eyal Hulata met with White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday in Washington, in talks focused on Iran and the Palestinians. The meeting marked the first in-person meetings between aides to the two countries’ new leaders, as contacts have so far been held virtually. The talks were held ahead of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s upcoming visit to Washington. “Mr. Sullivan and Dr. Hulata discussed the strategic challenges in the region, including the threat posed by Iran, and agreed to consult closely on these issues,” according to a US readout of the meeting.