Pentagon Evacuates 120 Military And Civilian Personnel On A C-17 Aircraft From Israel As The Security Situation Unravels

Just in: DOD has withdrawn abt 120 military/civilian personnel from Israel who were there to plan upcoming exercises: US defense official. The group left on a C-17 Thurs returning to Germany. W/ violence & lack of commercial air, decision made leave early via military transport.

— Barbara Starr (@barbarastarrcnn) May 13, 2021

The Indepedent: US withdraws 120 military personnel from Israel as violence continues 

Major airlines cancel flights between the US and Tel Aviv The US has withdrawn approximately 120 military and civilian personnel from Israel, who were in the country to plan upcoming exercises, according to a report. 

Citing a Department of Defence official, CNN Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr says that the group left on a C-17 aircraft to return to a base in Germany. 

The continuing violence and lack of commercial air travel options were given as reasons to leave early on military transport.  

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Update: Pentagon Evacuates 120 Personnel From Israel As Security Situation Unravels (Zero Hedge)  

WNU Editor: This was a rushed evacuation. It looks like the violence is about to escalate. My gut is telling me that Israel is about to launch a limited ground invasion into Gaza.