Coverage dated October 30, 2023

300 US troops headed to Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war

Headline from Military Times

The unidentified detachment will deter further conflict and help protect troops already in the Middle East, the Pentagon said.

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Military Times
300 US troops headed to Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war (opens Military Times)
Published Oct 30, 2023
Military Times's feed description
The unidentified detachment will deter further conflict and help protect troops already in the Middle East, the Pentagon said.
Washington Examiner
Pentagon to deploy 300 additional troops to Middle East (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 30, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Pentagon announced the deployment of 300 additional troops to the Middle East on Tuesday, though they will not be going to Israel.
Military.com
300 More Troops Head to Middle East Amid Constant Drone and Rocket Attacks (opens Military.com)
Published Oct 30, 2023
Military.com's feed description
The news of the extra troops comes just a week after the Pentagon deployed Army air defense units from three bases across the U.S., and after 14 new drone and rocket attacks on locations in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 24.
The Daily Caller
Pentagon Deploying 300 Additional Troops To The Middle East Amid Continued Iran-Backed Militia Attacks (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 30, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
The Pentagon is deploying 300 additional forces to the Middle East amid continued attacks by Iran-backed forces on bases in Iraq and Syria.
Forbes
Pentagon: 300 More American Troops Going To Middle East (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 30, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The troops are not going to Israel, but will provide support to U.S. forces already in the Middle East.