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

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States has made 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 the mounting concern that Israel's impending ground offensive against Hamas in the 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 the evolving situation. Current assessments suggest that Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, is hesitant to engage in an all-out war with Israel. He is cautious about the potential harm it could inflict on his organization and Lebanon as a whole. The 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 the necessary resources to defend itself, including air defence systems, precision-guided munitions, artillery, and medical supplies.Strengthening U.S. military presence to deter aggressionIn a bid to enhance its presence in the region and discourage further hostilities, the United States has deployed military assets. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group has joined the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group in the Eastern Mediterranean. Additionally, the U.S. Air Force has dispatched F-15 and F-16 fighter squadrons and A-10 attack squadrons to the region. These deployments reaffirm the United States' resolute commitment to Israel's security and its determination to prevent any state or non-state actor from escalating the ongoing conflict.Tragically, as the conflict in the Gaza Strip endures, the number of Palestinian casualties from Israeli airstrikes continues to rise. According to the Gaza-based Health Ministry, 2,750 Palestinians have been killed, and 9,700 are wounded. Heartbreakingly, this includes over 750 children who have lost their lives in these 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, the international community remains vigilant, closely monitoring developments in the region.

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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.

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