The top U.S. general in the Middle East visited Israel early Tuesday in an unannounced trip as the country intensifies its fight with Palestinian militant group Hamas.  U.S. Central Command head Ge…

Top U.S. general in the Middle East, Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, made an unannounced visit to Israel amid the country’s escalating conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Gen. Kurilla arrived in Tel Aviv to hold high-level meetings with Israeli military leaders, including Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.

This visit comes in preparation for an expected Israeli ground assault in Gaza, with President Biden planning to visit Israel and Secretary of State Antony Blinken already there for talks with Israel’s war cabinet.

The purpose of Gen. Kurilla’s trip is to understand Israel’s defense requirements, outline U.S. support efforts to prevent an expansion of the conflict, and express the Department of Defense’s strong support for Israel.

The U.S. has increased its military assets in the region since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, resulting in additional support and military deployments to deter foreign aggressors. Meanwhile, Israel has carried out intense airstrikes and artillery campaigns against Hamas, with a significant civilian casualty count, including children, and a blockade on Gaza.

  • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
    103·
    1 year ago

    The purpose of Gen. Kurilla’s trip is to understand Israel’s defense requirements, outline U.S. support efforts to prevent an expansion of the conflict, and express the Department of Defense’s strong support for Israel.

    Israel reportedly just bombed a hospital, killing upwards of 500 people. Will the USA moderate that message at all? Will they discuss this?

    • AllahFucksKids@fedia.io
      1·
      1 year ago

      As reported by the Hamas. Hamas reported that. I’m not saying they didn’t do it but ya know… if a terrorist organization reported it its not really worth repeating. That building may not have even been a hospital. Not that anyone really cares anymore though, everyone just repeats what they read online regardless of the source.

      • fosforus@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        44·
        1 year ago

        Relax, breathe, and don’t believe everything you hear until at least 24 hours has passed from its reporting. We keyboard warriors are in no rush – it doesn’t matter if we’re late.

        • Echo71NinerOPEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          Turns out hamas bombed the hospital, dickhead.

          The fact this website allowed you to register that hateful name and use it for 6 months, speaks volume about the administrator of this site.