US Boosting Assistance To Israel, Sends Second War Ship (Image: Twitter/OSINTtechnical)
Amplifying its support to Israel, the United States dispatched a second aircraft carrier to the eastern Mediterranean, on Friday. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is on the way from Norfolk in Virginia and is heading towards the US military bases around the Middle East. The American navy confirmed that the carrier is on a “scheduled deployment” to engage with the US allies and partners in support of “maritime statecraft”.
Special operation forces are already deployed in assistance to the Israel’s military in planning and intelligence. The departure of fleet reflects the US concern over the escalating Israel-Hamas tensions and predicted cross-border advancement of the war. The Navy will primarily focus to establish a strong fencing presence that objects Hezbollah, Iran, Egypt, and others from taking advantage of the situation against Israel. The first shipment of additional weaponry arrived already in Israel support.
📍NORFOLK, Va. – The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) departed today on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, where it will engage with allies and partners in support of maritime statecraft.
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— U.S. Fleet Forces (@USFleetForces) October 14, 2023
According to US navy, the flagship will join “guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) and guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107), who departed Naval Station Norfolk, and guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), who departed Naval Station Mayport, October 13”.
US Defense secretary Lloyd Austin met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant a day earlier and underscored the commitment US vested into for Israel’s security in the wake of “Hamas horrific terrorist attacks”. Mr Austin also ensured all sorts of supports from his country’s part to defend Israel themselves in the war.
I told 🇮🇱 Israeli Prime Minister @netanyahu that the people of Israel have the unwavering support of the U.S., and we are committed to ensuring Israel has what it needs to defend itself. pic.twitter.com/HTt9jUiiBI
— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) October 13, 2023
And in Israel, I met with Prime Minister Netanyahu & Minister of Defense Gallant to underscore our commitment to Israel’s security in the wake of Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks. We have 🇮🇱 Israel’s back and will ensure they have what they need to defend themselves. pic.twitter.com/E8SS40k34G
— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) October 14, 2023
