"US Prepares for Mass Evacuation Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict"

The US is reportedly preparing for a potential mass evacuation of American citizens from the Middle East if the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates further. Concerns are particularly focused on Americans in Israel and Lebanon, with an estimated 600,000 US citizens in Israel and 86,000 in Lebanon. The Biden administration is deeply alarmed by the prospect of escalation and is considering the logistics of relocating a large number of people. The ongoing conflict has also sparked street protests across the Arab world, putting US personnel and citizens at heightened risk. The Pentagon is bracing for increased attacks on US troops in the region and is surging additional missile-defense systems.