The United States selected approximately two thousand soldiers to send to Israel. This was reported by Wall StreetJournalWith reference to representatives of the State Ministry of Defense.
The soldiers will perform counseling and medical support duties, officials said. It is stated that they consist of representatives of the entire United States Army and do not intend to participate in combat operations.
It is also reported that troops are now deployed both in the Middle East and beyond, including Europe.
On October 16, The New York Times, citing sources, reported that American officials wrote: couple firepower in the Middle East to prevent an even larger regional conflict.
Earlier, Air Force Times reported, citing a Pentagon source, that the US sent Military aircraft will be sent to the Middle East to prevent tensions and deter Iran and radical regional groups from intervening in the conflict between Hamas and Israel.
On October 11, the United States announced its decision to deploy another aircraft carrier off the coast of Israel. According to National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby, a decision on a second aircraft carrier has not been made yet, but move in the direction of the first aircraft carrier, Gerald Ford.
Previously “socialbites.ca” answered On important questions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.