Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a limited number of U.S. troops to prepare for deployment in support of Israel, as reported by multiple sources.

Approximately 2,000 troops have been selected to be on standby for advisory and medical assistance.

The troops will be drawn from various branches of the U.S. military, including those already stationed in the Middle East and nearby Europe.

While their specific units and deployment locations have not been disclosed, it has been emphasized that they will not have a combat role.

The U.S. is extending support to Israel, which is engaged in a conflict with Hamas, primarily focusing on intelligence and planning assistance for potential hostage rescue operations.

  • @LostMyRedditLogin@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Just why? Israel is a terrible ally and have continued to allow settlers to move into the West Bank stopping any attempts at a peace process. The US should wipe their hands of this mess instead getting into another quagmire.

    • @charliespider@lemmy.world
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      101 year ago

      Because Hamas kidnapped some American citizens and is holding them in Gaza. The US would likely prefer to attempt any rescue themselves or at least assist in any attempts.

    • @GBU_28@lemm.ee
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      81 year ago

      Unfortunately Israel is the only “western aligned” middle east country, so for that reason we go all watermelon eating contest on their bhole

      • @ghostdoggtv@lemmy.world
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        51 year ago

        We don’t have universal health care in America and it’s their fault but we pay for them to have universal health care. So no, they’re not our ally, we’re vassals.

      • @Wakmrow@lemmy.world
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        11 year ago

        Gee I wonder why Israel is the only Western aligned middle east country it’s almost like they do a genocide and the West sends aircraft carriers to protect them

    • metaStatic
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      11 year ago

      because the Christian death cult running the states wants it to happen so their imaginary friend can come back.

      • Maeve
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        11 year ago

        Eh, Israel also is supposed to protect “our interests” in the Middle East, strategically positioned, etc. As an old friend who had a political blog for the Chicago Times once said (glad he’s not here to see this crap): all wars are Wall Street’s wars.