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Pentagon confirms missile defence system and troops deploying to Israel (www.middleeasteye.net)

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The Pentagon has confirmed it is sending a THAAD missile defence system and US troops to Israel, publicly acknowledging that US troops will be on the ground assisting in Israel's defence.

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[-] Madison420@lemmy.world -2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

No I mean they can intercept Israeli missiles and they aren't Israeli controlled.

[-] circuscritic@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

These will not be used to shoot down Israeli missiles...

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