US agrees with Israel to “destroy attack infrastructure” in Lebanon and send more troops to the Middle East
The United States has agreed with Israel “Destroy attack infrastructure in Lebanon” And in the last few hours it has been announced Will deploy “a few thousand troops” in the Middle East, at a time when the Israeli military has already launched its anticipated occupation of land in neighboring country,
US Secretary of Defense, lloyd j austinHas agreed with the Israeli Defense Minister. yoav gallantThere is a need to “destroy the attack infrastructure” along the border with the Arab country to prevent attacks by Hezbollah Same as Hamas on 7 October.
In a telephone conversation, Austin reaffirmed that “a diplomatic solution to ensure that civilians can safely return to their homes on both sides of the border,” according to the Defense Department. The two leaders noted the importance of “eventually” moving from military operations to diplomatic channels to ensure security and stability. Addressed as much as possible,” he says in a note.
The Defense Secretary also made clear during talks with his Israeli counterpart that the United States “is well-positioned to defend our personnel, partners, and allies against threats and terrorist organizations supported by Iran.”
US announced sending “a few thousand troops”
On the other hand, the Deputy Spokesperson of pentagonSabrina Singh announced this on Monday Washington will deploy “a few thousand troops” To strengthen security in the Middle East and to defend Israel “when necessary”.
send army, whose Number not specifiedIt includes combat air defense units and will join the thousands of US troops already in the region. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin “increased the availability of more U.S. forces for deployment, increasing our readiness to respond to a variety of contingencies,” Singh said.
The talks between Austin and Gallant and the announcement of the new shipment of troops came shortly after the Israeli military confirmed the start. “Limited and localized” ground infiltration In southern Lebanon.
The latest casualty report from the Lebanese Health Ministry, presented shortly before the offensive began, warned that there were minimal casualties from Israeli attacks in the country 95 people died and 172 injured in the last 24 hoursThese figures add up to more than a thousand deaths and nearly one million displaced people due to Israel’s brutal bombing campaign in the neighboring country.