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Coverage dated October 7, 2023

U.S. sends aircraft carrier group to eastern Mediterranean in response to Hamas attack on Israel

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Defense Secretary Austin said Sunday that he has ordered American military ships to move closer to Israel after Hamas' unprecedented attack​.

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  1. CBS News

    U.S. sends aircraft carrier group to eastern Mediterranean in response to Hamas attack on Israel (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Defense Secretary Austin said Sunday that he has ordered American military ships to move closer to Israel after Hamas' unprecedented attack​.

  2. CNN

    US Navy moves carrier strike group to eastern Mediterranean Sea with Israel at war (opens CNN)

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    Fighting in Israel is raging a day after Hamas fighters breached the border from Gaza in a surprise attack, killing hundreds of people. Follow for live updates.

  3. Al-Monitor

    US deploying ships closer to Israel, sends munitions (opens Al-Monitor)

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    President Joe Biden ordered US ships and warplanes to move closer to Israel in a show of support on Sunday, while sending fresh military aid after attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.The Pentagon said it was sending the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R.

  4. New York Post

    Navy deploys warships to Mediterranean Sea near Israel following Hamas attack (opens New York Post)

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    The Pentagon announced it is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to the eastern Mediterranean Sea, near Israel as it fights back against Hamas.

  5. Fox News

    US Navy moving warships, aircraft closer to Israel amid Hamas war (opens Fox News)

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    The U.S. Navy is moving warships and aircraft closer to Israel in the aftermath of an unprecedented assault on the country from Hamas terrorists, a U.S. military official tells Fox News.