The US deploys 900 troops to the Middle East to prevent the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas

The Pentagon indicated this Thursday that it has mobilized 900 troops in the Middle East to avoid a regional escalation of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic group Hamas.

Pentagon spokesman Brig. Pat Ryderstated at a press conference that None of this contingent is destined for Israel.

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The 900 soldiers have already been deployed or are in the process of doing so in the area of ​​operation of the US Central Command (Centcom), which operates in Middle East, Central Asia and parts of South Asia.

“I can confirm that they will not go to Israel. Its aim is to support regional deterrence efforts and further strengthen the protective capabilities of US forces.added the brigadier general. This amount will vary depending on the needs of the situation.

The United States has already mobilized, among others, two aircraft carriers to dissuade Iran and Hezbollah militias in Lebanon from entering the conflict.

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At the same time, in recent days it has warned of an increase in attacks against its bases in Syria and Iraq, the latest of which this Thursday in Erbil, in that second country, which caused minor damage to infrastructure.

Since October 17, the United States and coalition forces have recorded 12 attacks in Iraq and four in Syria with drones and unidirectional rockets. At least 21 soldiers were slightly injured, according to the US Department of Defense.

Source: Elcomercio

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