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Pentagon Deploys Small Number of Additional Troops to Middle East Amid Israel-Hezbollah Escalation

Sep 23, 2024, 04:08 PM

The Pentagon has announced the deployment of a small number of additional American troops to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. This move comes in response to the sharp rise in violence and is aimed at augmenting the forces already present in the region. Pentagon Press Secretary Gen. Ryder stated that the deployment is a precautionary measure in light of the increased tensions.