According to a senior defense official, the recent Hamas attack on Israel from Gaza has reached unprecedented levels of violence, distinguishing it from previous conflicts. The official described the acts of savagery committed by Hamas as comparable to those of ISIS, with Israeli civilians being targeted, houses being burned, and young people being massacred at music festivals.
We remain in constant, ongoing contact with our counterparts in Israel to determine, and then support, their most urgent requirements.”
Senior defense official
In response to the attack, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and the National Security Council have been reaching out to allies and partners in the Middle East and Europe to express unequivocal support for Israel’s right to defend itself. The aim is also to discourage any parties from escalating the conflict and taking advantage of the instability. Austin has been in communication with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to stay updated on operations and understand Israel’s defense needs.
The United States is actively providing additional support to Israel, including air defense capabilities, munitions, and expedited delivery of military equipment that Israel had previously ordered. The Defense Department is collaborating with U.S. industry to ensure the swift shipment of required equipment, while also assessing available U.S. inventories for quick deployment to Israel. Furthermore, the U.S. has increased its presence in the region by sending the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, along with additional fighter aircraft to squadrons in the area.
Although Iran’s involvement is suspected due to its history of supporting groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, there is currently no concrete evidence of active participation. However, the official emphasized Iran’s long-standing role in fueling instability and inciting violence across the region through equipping, training, and guidance to militant groups.
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