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Lloyd J. Austin III | defense.gov

U.S. deploys additional forces in Middle East following Hamas attack on Israel

In a recent press release, Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced significant changes to the U.S. military's posture in the Middle East, specifically in response to the recent terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas.

In the statement, Secretary Austin said, "My thoughts continue to be with the people of Israel and the many families who have lost loved ones due to this abhorrent act." "My thoughts continue to be with the people of Israel." The release states that Secretary of Defence Austin, after speaking with President Biden, has given orders for the Carrier Strike Group aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford to proceed with a deployment to the Eastern Mediterranean. According to the statement, the fleet is made up of four guided missile destroyers of the Arleigh-Burke class, a guided missile cruiser in the form of the USS Normandy (CG-60), and an aircraft carrier in the form of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78).

According to the press release, the F-35, F-15, F-16, and A-10 fighter aircraft that are currently stationed in the region would all receive improvements. In the release, Austin stressed that the United States will continue to strengthen its deterrence posture by maintaining soldiers in ready status all over the world.

The speed with which the United States would supply supplementary equipment and resources to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), particularly ammunition, is also confirmed in the press release that was just issued. The initial stage of this assistance with security is now ready to be implemented.

At the end of the announcement, Secretary Austin reiterated the unshakable support that the United States has for the Israeli Defence Force as well as the Israeli people. "Strengthening our joint force posture, in addition to the material support we'll promptly offer Israel," stated the president. My organization and I are dedicated to maintaining continual communication with our colleagues in Israel, and we will do all in our ability to assist Israel's security forces in protecting its citizens and foiling such terrorist attacks.

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