US Vice President Kamala Harris commented on the possibility of involvement of the country’s armed forces in the conflict in the Middle East, saying that Washington does not intend to send troops to Israel or the Gaza Strip. She said this in an interview with the TV channel. CBS News.
“We have absolutely no intention or plan to send troops to Israel or the Gaza Strip,” Harris said.
He reminded the Joe Biden administration of its stance that Israel has the right to defend itself, but the security of civilians in the Gaza Strip must also be guaranteed. Harris said a distinction must be made between Hamas and civilians in the region.
“We made it very clear that the rules of war must be followed and that humanitarian aid will come. [в Газу]”said the US Vice President.
It happened before that knownIt is stated that on the eve of the Israeli operation, the Americans will deploy almost a dozen air defense systems to Middle Eastern countries, including various systems in Jordan, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The Pentagon announced that the United States will deploy a battery of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system and additional Patriot anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) battalions to the region.
Previously The USA called for Israel to be covered with a “diplomatic iron dome”.