'This is ISIS-level savagery,” a US Department of Defense official said, asserting “unequivocally” US support for Israel.
On Monday, October 9, the Pentagon explained what actions they have decided to take related to the Hamas-Israeli war. Speaking from the Pentagon, a senior US defence official said, “In addition to the active diplomacy you’ve seen, the Department of Defense is focused on two broad areas of support to Israel. The first is ensuring that we are responding expeditiously to Israel’s requests for security assistance. And the second one is posture adjustment.
Deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea is aimed at reinforcing the US position in the Eastern Mediterranean. The US assets include an aircraft carrier with its airwing, cruisers, and destroyers and are tasked with maritime and air operations to bolster the confidence of regional allies and maintain stability. While Iran is under scrutiny, there is no concrete evidence of its direct involvement in the recent events.
The official was asked how the White House decides its level of involvement when Americans are killed or kidnapped by terrorists overseas. “I would tell you, broadly speaking, that we will do what we need to do to protect our national security interests there in the region. We will certainly do what we need to do to look after the safety and security of the person people.
On the afternoon of Tuesday, 10 October, the White House confirmed that the public should expect President Biden “to deliver remarks on the terrorist attacks in Israel, from the White House State Dining Room.”
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