The Pentagon announced the redeployment of the Navy’s carrier strike group to the Middle East.
The United States is sending its aircraft carrier group to the eastern Mediterranean because of Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. This is what Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said, CNN reports.
The US Secretary of Defense has sent the Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean.
The US has also taken steps to strengthen the US Air Force’s F-35, F-15, F-16 and A-10 fighter squadrons in the region.
In addition, the United States will also provide military-technical assistance to Israel, including, in particular, ammunition. According to the head of the Pentagon, the first part of the aid will arrive in Israel in the coming days.
Austin added that the US is keeping troops around the world on standby to further strengthen deterrence if necessary.
It was previously reported that the United States has received a request from Israel for additional military aid and will announce its provision on Sunday. The White House said US President Joe Biden had ordered additional support for Israel, but did not provide details.
On the night of October 8, a terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel killed more than 700 Israelis and injured more than 2,100.
Source: korrespondent
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