Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin extended the presence of the aircraft carrier Gerald Ford and its group in the Mediterranean for a few more weeks. Associated Press reports.
“Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered the aircraft carrier Gerald Ford and another warship to remain in the Mediterranean for a few more weeks to maintain the presence of two aircraft carriers near Israel,” Pentagon sources said.
The decision to leave the aircraft carrier group led by Gerald Ford was taken in an environment where the Palestinian-Israeli war continued after the ceasefire with the hostage exchange failed. The group’s existence was extended for the third time.
John Kirby, formerly White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator statedThe United States agrees with Israel in believing that the military conflict in the Gaza Strip may continue for several more months.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu promised to destroy It is Hamas.