On October 13, 2024, the Pentagon announced the deployment of approximately 100 U.S. troops and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system to Israel. This is the first U.S. troop deployment to Israel since the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. Ordered by President Biden, the deployment aims to bolster Israel's defenses against missile threats, particularly from Iran. The THAAD system will enhance protection for Israeli cities and military sites, reaffirming U.S. commitment to Israel’s security.
This update follows an article by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Helene Cooper of The New York Times, who has covered national security for over 20 years and worked closely with the National Security Council.
Pentagon-Debrief: https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3934493/statement-by-pentagon-press-secretary-maj-gen-pat-ryder-on-the-deployment-of-a/
