In response to Hamas attacks on Israel, the Pentagon has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean.
Earlier on Monday, officials from the Biden administration also briefed key leaders of Congress on specific weapons Israel will need from the U.S., including more interceptors for the Iron Dome air defense system.
National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby made it clear that the U.S. stands by Israel - its most stalwart ally in the Middle East, “we have a long standing defense relationship with Israel where we provide a measure of security assistance material. Of course they have many of their own organic capabilities as well. That kind of support will continue as well. We will be in close touch with Israeli officials as they expend their munitions, whether it’s artillery or missile interceptors.
Following confirmation from the U.S. State Department that Americans may be being held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, President BIden noted in a statement, “while we are still working to confirm, we believe it is likely that American citizens may be among those being held by Hamas.
Since Saturday’s attack, President Biden has spoken twice to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U.S. officials have also been speaking with officials from the Palestinian Authority.Euclid Schools Friday night football faces issues for 2nd week, no longer facing Solon in Week 8Car rams into Chinese Consulate in San Francisco and police fatally shoot driver, officers say
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