The U.S. Department of Defense announced that the United States plans to deploy an aircraft carrier strike group, including the world’s largest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, and supporting warships, near Israel. According to the U.S. authorities’ initial analysis, at least four Americans have died and seven are missing due to the invasion of Israel by the Palestinian armed faction Hamas, AP reported on the 8th (local time). It is predicted that if the death of an American is officially confirmed, the US government’s response will become even more severe.
The US state-of-the-art nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Gerald Ford is sailing. It is the world’s largest and strongest aircraft carrier, carrying up to 80 or more various aircraft. /US Navy
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that the USS Ford, its 5,000 crew members, and a cruiser and destroyer are scheduled to head to the Eastern Mediterranean. In addition, the United States said it plans to provide military supplies to Israel and deploy additional fighter jets such as the F-35, F-15, F-16, and A-10 in the region. AP said, “We will demonstrate that we are ready to respond to all situations, including blocking additional weapons heading to Hamas and conducting surveillance.” “The United States maintains a ready force around the world to further strengthen our deterrence posture,” Austin said in his statement.
The Washington Post, citing sources, reported that Israel requested the United States to replenish interceptor weapons for its own defense system ‘Iron Dome’, small bombs, ammunition for machine guns, and share information on military activities in southern Lebanon.
Citing a preliminary analysis by U.S. military authorities, the AP said at least four U.S. citizens were killed in the attack and seven others were missing and their whereabouts are unclear. These are initial figures determined by the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, and there is a possibility that casualties will increase in the future. AP said, “Most of those reported dead or missing were dual citizens of the United States and Israel.”
Meanwhile, the White House said that U.S. President Joe Biden had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second day in a row this morning and said, “Support for Israel’s defense is now heading to Israel, and additional support will follow in the coming days.” The White House said, “President Biden explained that the United States has operated diplomatic channels for over 24 hours to support Israel.” It was also reported that they shared opinions on preventing the enemy from taking advantage of this situation, as if they had Iran in mind.
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2023-10-08 19:11:07
