"Secretary Austin Announces U.S. Force Posture Changes in the Middle East"

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced several measures to strengthen the US military's posture in the Middle East in response to the recent Hamas attack on Israel. These include the movement of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean, the augmentation of fighter aircraft squadrons, and the rapid provision of additional equipment and resources to the Israel Defense Forces. The US reaffirms its unwavering support for Israel and will continue to work closely with Israeli counterparts to ensure their defense against terrorist attacks.