“Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered about 2,000 more U.S. troops to prepare to deploy to the Middle East in support of Israel, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, as Israeli forces prepare to launch a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip,” the New York Times reports.
“The troops are currently stationed in the United States and other locations, including Europe… If deployed, they would likely not serve in combat roles but would provide advice and medical support to Israeli forces.”
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