Statement From Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III on U.S. Force Posture Changes in the Middle East

My thoughts continue to be with the people of Israel and the many families who have lost loved ones as a result of the abhorrent terrorist attack by Hamas. Today, in response to this Hamas attack on Israel, and following detailed discussions with President Biden, I have directed several steps to strengthen Department of Defense posture in the region to bolster regional deterrence efforts.

I have directed the movement of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean. This includes the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), as well as the Arleigh-Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS Carney (DDG 64), and USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). We have also taken steps to augment U.S. Air Force F-35, F-15, F-16, and A-10 fighter aircraft squadrons in the region. The U.S. maintains ready forces globally to further reinforce this deterrence posture if required.

In addition, the United States government will be rapidly providing the Israel Defense Forces with additional equipment and resources, including munitions. The first security assistance will begin moving today and arriving in the coming days.

Strengthening our joint force posture, in addition to the materiel support that we will rapidly provide to Israel, underscores the United States' ironclad support for the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli people. My team and I will continue to be in close contact with our Israeli counterparts to ensure they have what they need to protect their citizens and defend themselves against these heinous terrorist attacks.

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Mynd44 nlfpmod

Nice one POTUS
Go navy

Fvck Israel!

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The US should stop wasting American tax payers money to support a terrorist nation!

The US should know better by now! An ideology can NEVER be defeated!

AllenSpencer:
Fvck Israel!

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You go wail tire

US direct intervention will lead to disaster

AllenSpencer:
Fvck Israel!

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

The US should stop wasting American tax payers money to support a terrorist nation!

The US should know better by now! An ideology can NEVER be defeated!

Ideology can't be defeated, true to some extent
But it can definitely be suppress with extreme force
Ask Isis and alcadea

Nice one. Strike them with your iron fist;

obedience4:


Ideology can't be defeated, true to some extent
But it can definitely be suppress with extreme force
Ask Isis and alcadea

US is making a big mistake if it enters the conflict directly

Biodun556:
US direct intervention will lead to disaster

Common, they are there to ensure a level field for everyone, they will only assist in intelligence and weapons, but the carnage will be be solely delivered by the IDF
The idf is well capable of defending its self against Hamas

Biodun556:


US is making a big mistake if it enters the conflict directly

Oi, you were well chuffed about the Hamas mob doing their thing, but now you're getting all jittery? What's the story, eh? Don't be such a wet blanket!
Enjoy the show.

Biodun556:
US direct intervention will lead to disaster

US will not participate in the war directly. The aim is to blockade the Mediterranean and prevent Iran from trying to join or support the war.

Faithful007:


US will not participate in the war directly. The aim is to blockade the Mediterranean and prevent Iran from trying to join or support the war.

True, well said,
The USA has no business in this war other than intelligence and military aid.

As soon as the ground operation of the Israeli army starts, the Arab world will start becoming glittery, threats will be issued
The USA carrier group will serve as a deterrent to further escalation

I want Palestine leveled.........

Muslims are the world's major problem..... Muhammed is a devil in disguise who has come to torment the world.... Muhammed is the founder of terrorism and the commander of terrorist. Islam is hell!

PEACE is better than war.

But for any unit that will not want Peace to reign like IPOB or ESN or UGM, let them be crushed. Even Boko Haram.

obedience4:



True, well said,
The USA has no business in this war other than intelligence and military aid.

As soon as the ground operation of the Israeli army starts, the Arab world will start becoming glittery, threats will be issued
The USA carrier group will serve as a deterrent to further escalation

Exactly. But the US has business though.

AllenSpencer:
Fvck Israel!

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

The US should stop wasting American tax payers money to support a terrorist nation!

The US should know better by now! An ideology can NEVER be defeated!

The number of fvck Israel u have posted today, if u are given 1k for each of this fvck u suppose don blow by now o. No worry b4 the end of this week na Pray for Palestine u go begin type

AllenSpencer:
Fvck Israel!

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

The US should stop wasting American tax payers money to support a terrorist nation!

The US should know better by now! An ideology can NEVER be defeated!

US itself is an ideology.

obedience4:



True, well said,
The USA has no business in this war other than intelligence and military aid.

As soon as the ground operation of the Israeli army starts, the Arab world will start becoming glittery, threats will be issued
The USA carrier group will serve as a deterrent to further escalation

Absolutely correct!! The whole Arab nations fear US more than day of judgement. Most Muslims see US as a greater satan.

Faithful007:


US will not participate in the war directly. The aim is to blockade the Mediterranean and prevent Iran from trying to join or support the war.

US recently vowed to supply 8 billion dollars worth of weapon to Israel. How does that amount to level playing group?