Israel-Lebanon Live: Israeli Military Targets Hezbollah Leader
Monday, 23 September 2024, 08:12
Escalating Violence in Israel and Lebanon
The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East during a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon has said.
US Troop Deployment
- The Pentagon press secretary, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, provided limited details on the number of additional forces.
- The US currently has about 40,000 troops in the region.
Continued Israeli Operations
The new deployments follow significant strikes by Israeli forces against targets inside Lebanon, resulting in numerous casualties as Israel prepares for more operations. Additionally, the State Department has advised Americans to leave Lebanon due to the escalating risks of a regional military confrontation.
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