A US Marine rapid response force is headed to the waters off the coast of Israel and the Pentagon is preparing American troops for a potential deployment to the country, escalating the US’ show of force in the region as it works to prevent the conflict between Israel and Hamas from widening any further.
Two defense officials familiar with the planning said the rapid response force, consisting of 2,000 Marines and sailors, is being sent. It will join a growing number of US warships and forces converging on Israel as the US seeks to send a message of deterrence to Iran and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
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Update #1: 2,000 US Troops Ordered to Prepare for Deployment in Growing Response to Israel War with Hamas -- Military.com
Update #2: US sending 2,000 Marines to Israeli coast – media -- RT
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