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US to Deploy Thousands of Troops, Fighter Jets to Middle East to Defend Israel

Sep 30, 2024, 04:34 PM

The United States is deploying several thousand additional troops to the Middle East to bolster security and prepare to defend Israel if necessary, according to the Pentagon. The deployment includes multiple squadrons of fighter jets, such as F-15E, F-16, A-10, and F-22 aircraft. This move, announced on Monday, aims to strengthen regional security and protect American interests amid escalating tensions and potential threats from Hezbollah in the area.