Israel-Hamas War: US Military Deploys to Eastern Mediterranean
In response to the Hamas attack on Israel that killed over 700 and kidnapped over 100, the US deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier, missile cruiser, four destroyers, and fighter jets to the eastern Mediterranean. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the deployment, and the White House plans additional military aid. Israel retaliated with airstrikes in Gaza, killing over 400 Palestinians. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi supported the attack, but US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there is no direct evidence of Iranian involvement. Iran denied involvement at the UN Security Council, which scheduled a meeting. The US has historically provided billions in annual military aid to Israel.
In response to the Hamas attack on Israel that killed over 700 and kidnapped over 100, the US deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier, missile cruiser, four destroyers, and fighter jets to the eastern Mediterranean. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the deployment, and the White House plans additional military aid. Israel retaliated with airstrikes in Gaza, killing over 400 Palestinians. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi supported the attack, but US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there is no direct evidence of Iranian involvement. Iran denied involvement at the UN Security Council, which scheduled a meeting. The US has historically provided billions in annual military aid to Israel.
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In response to the Hamas attack on Israel that killed over 700 and kidnapped over 100, the US deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier, missile cruiser, four destroyers, and fighter jets to the eastern Mediterranean. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the deployment, and the White House plans additional military aid. Israel retaliated with airstrikes in Gaza, killing over 400 Palestinians. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi supported the attack, but US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there is no direct evidence of Iranian involvement. Iran denied involvement at the UN Security Council, which scheduled a meeting. The US has historically provided billions in annual military aid to Israel.
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