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In a strategic move amplifying the presence of the U.S. military in the Mediterranean, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), known as a rapid response force, is currently on its way “to the waters off of Israel,” according to a defense official with knowledge about the military’s planning.
The latest move comes as tensions continue to rise with the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas that ignited earlier this month after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. According to Military.com, the Pentagon’s decision to redirect the 26th MEU from its training in Kuwait is in conjunction with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s orders to enhance military capabilities in the region.
Among the skill sets of the 26th MEU are amphibious operations and crisis response. As the 26th MEU approach Israel’s waters, the precise mission remains ambiguous, though the Pentagon has hinted at the potential mobilization of other U.S. military assets to the region.
“The 26th MEU is currently headed to the waters off of Israel. Should they be ordered, they could participate in some type of operation in support of Israel,” a defense official told Military.com on Monday. This boost in maritime force is a testament to the U.S. commitment to deterrence and is the most significant show of force in the Mediterranean since last year’s events in Ukraine.
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The latest move comes as tensions continue to rise with the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas that ignited earlier this month after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. According to Military.com, the Pentagon’s decision to redirect the 26th MEU from its training in Kuwait is in conjunction with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s orders to enhance military capabilities in the region.
Among the skill sets of the 26th MEU are amphibious operations and crisis response. As the 26th MEU approach Israel’s waters, the precise mission remains ambiguous, though the Pentagon has hinted at the potential mobilization of other U.S. military assets to the region.
“The 26th MEU is currently headed to the waters off of Israel. Should they be ordered, they could participate in some type of operation in support of Israel,” a defense official told Military.com on Monday. This boost in maritime force is a testament to the U.S. commitment to deterrence and is the most significant show of force in the Mediterranean since last year’s events in Ukraine.
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Marine rapid response force moving to coast of Israel
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is currently on its way "to the waters off of Israel," according to a defense official.
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