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Pentagon confirms missile defence system and troops deploying to Israel (www.middleeasteye.net)

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The Pentagon has confirmed it is sending a THAAD missile defence system and US troops to Israel, publicly acknowledging that US troops will be on the ground assisting in Israel's defence.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

The 100 soldiers will operate the missile systems. Maintenance, reloading, target confirmation etc.

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