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.

  • R0cket_M00se@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I want everything they think is going to signal the end times to happen just so when it doesn’t they have no more excuses.

    I know they’ll just reinterpret and invent more, but it would still be funny to the rest of us.

    • Maggoty@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Please no. A lot of people will die just for them to say it wasn’t enough suffering.