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Coverage dated October 15, 2023

About 2,000 U.S. troops told to prepare for deployment in response to Israel-Hamas war

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

Approximately 2,000 U.S. troops have been put on prepare-to-deploy orders for possible support to Israel, according to a defense official.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    About 2,000 U.S. troops told to prepare for deployment in response to Israel-Hamas war (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Approximately 2,000 U.S. troops have been put on prepare-to-deploy orders for possible support to Israel, according to a defense official.

  2. Washington Examiner

    US picks roughly 2,000 troops to prepare for potential deployment to Israel: Report (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Department of Defense has reportedly selected roughly 2,000 troops to prepare for a potential deployment to Israel due to the current tension in the Middle East as Israel attempts to destroy Hamas.

  3. Forbes

    2,000 U.S. Troops May Deploy To Middle East Amid Israel-Hamas War (opens Forbes)

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    The U.S. forces would not participate in combat, but may assist with medical support and advising.

  4. New York Post

    Pentagon prepares 2,000 US troops for potential deployment in support of Israel (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    About 2,000 US forces have been told to prepare for a possible deployment to the Middle East in support of Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists.

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