The US military deployment includes the USS America amphibious assault ship and several fighter jets. The ships and planes will be stationed in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, where they will be able to respond quickly to any developments in the region.
The US is also providing Israel with additional military aid, including ammunition and precision-guided missiles. The aid package is worth $735 million and is designed to help Israel defend itself against Hamas rocket attacks.
The US deployment and aid package are seen as a sign of the Biden administration’s commitment to Israel’s security. The US has long been a close ally of Israel and has provided it with billions of dollars in military aid over the years.
The deployment comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East. Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, has been firing rockets at Israel for the past week. Israel has responded with airstrikes on Gaza, killing dozens of people.
The conflict has raised concerns about a wider war in the region. The US is hoping that its deployment and aid package will help to deter further violence and bring about a ceasefire.