One of the United States Navy’s largest aircraft carriers has been deployed to the Mediterranean Sea as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.
US Defense official declared the aircraft carrier will be part of a “strike group” that will contain warships as well as Air Force A-10, F-35, F-15, and F-16.
The ships have been placed in the Mediterranean to reinforce Israel and protect American citizens who have yet to evacuate from Israel.
As of today morning four American citizens have been killed from Hamas’ deadly attack against Israel.
The US military will send ships and aircraft closer to Israel's coast, said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, coming after a series of Hamas attacks on southern Israel over the weekend. https://t.co/FpHUKG0rsh
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Check out what The New York Post reported:
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier was deployed to the eastern Mediterranean Sea as Israel continued its offensive against Hamas, US defense officials said Sunday.
Accompanying the aircraft carrier will be a strike group of warships as well as Air Force F-35, F-15, F-16, and A-10 fighter aircraft squadrons, according to The Pentagon.
ADVERTISEMENT“My thoughts continue to be with the people of Israel and the many families who have lost loved ones as a result of the abhorrent terrorist attack by Hamas,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement.
Maneuvering the warships in the eastern Mediterranean Sea will better position the US to reinforce Israel and potentially defend Americans.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged Sunday that Americans may be among those killed, injured, and taken hostage.
BREAKING: The U.S. military will be moving “U.S. Navy ships & aircraft” close to Israel in response to the Hamas attacks.
The report from NBC claimed the U.S. is currently working on a “non-combatant” evacuation for getting Americans out of Israel.
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Here’s what Yahoo reported:
President Joe Biden ordered US ships and warplanes to move closer to Israel in a show of support on Sunday, while sending fresh military aid after attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The Pentagon said it was sending the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and its accompanying warships to the eastern Mediterranean, while boosting fighter aircraft squadrons in the region.
US Central Command confirmed Sunday afternoon that ships and planes had begun moving to their new posts.
At least four American citizens are known to have been killed in the violence so far, according to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
The White House has moved quickly to affirm US backing for Israel after Saturday’s surprise attack from the Gaza Strip, vowing “rock solid” support and warning other parties to stay out of the conflict.
ADVERTISEMENTBiden on Sunday spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and “conveyed that additional assistance for the Israeli Defense Forces is now on its way to Israel with more to follow over the coming days,” the White House said.
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