Published 12:18 IST, October 18th 2023

U.S. reinforces Israel’s defence deterring Hezbollah’s all-out engagement in war

The US deployed two carrier strike groups to the Middle East in response to rising tensions, supporting Israel during potential conflicts with Hezbollah.

Reported by: Yuvraj Tyagi
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USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group near Israel's coast | Image: AP
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Amid escalating tensions in Middle East, United States has me a strategic move by deploying two carrier strike groups, each comprising an aircraft carrier, its accompanying aircraft, and a fleet of escort warships. This deployment is a response to mounting concern that Israel's impending ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza Strip may trigger Hezbollah, based in Lebanon, to initiate a significant military campaign against Israel.

U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies are closely monitoring evolving situation. Current assessments suggest that Hezbollah's leer, Hassan Nasrallah, is hesitant to engage in an all-out war with Israel. He is cautious about potential harm it could inflict on his organization and Lebanon as a whole. United States is committed to supporting Israel during this critical period. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin remains in continuous contact with Israeli authorities, ensuring that Israel receives necessary resources to defend itself, including air defence systems, precision-guided munitions, artillery, and medical supplies.

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Strengning U.S. military presence to deter aggression

In a bid to enhance its presence in region and discourage furr hostilities, United States has deployed military assets. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group has joined USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group in Eastern Mediterranean. ditionally, U.S. Air Force has dispatched F-15 and F-16 fighter squrons and A-10 attack squrons to region. se deployments reaffirm United States' resolute commitment to Israel's security and its determination to prevent any state or non-state actor from escalating ongoing conflict.

Tragically, as conflict in Gaza Strip endures, number of Palestinian casualties from Israeli airstrikes continues to rise. According to Gaza-based Health Ministry, 2,750 Palestinians have been killed, and 9,700 are wounded. Heartbreakingly, this includes over 750 children who have lost ir lives in se attacks. Meanwhile, Israel has reported a death toll exceeding 1,400 in response to a surprise attack by Hamas. In this volatile and fluid situation, international community remains vigilant, closely monitoring developments in region.

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12:18 IST, October 18th 2023