* Israel is now waging war on three fronts — the Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and Syria.
* As the conflict spreads, the US is beefing up its military presence in the region.
* US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said it was in response to "recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces."
Following the Palestinian militant group Hamas' attacks on Israel on October 7, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war on the group.
Now, that conflict is spilling over into the neighboring countries of Lebanon and Syria as Israel ramps up airstrikes on the two Arab states.
The US has sent more military assets to the region to bolster Israel's forces following what US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called "recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces."
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WNU Editor: The Israeli - Hamas war will play itself out, but it is Hezbollah in southern Lebanon who I would be concerned about.
It’s not about the strength of hezbolah, but the threat of a widening war. You should be able to see something so simple.
ReplyDeleteThey are skirmishing on multiple fronts, when they are at war on 3 fronts it will be a whole new ball game , that will require decapitating the snake. Those carrier groups aren't there for hamas or hezbollah
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