• Senior Hamas official Ali Barakeh says the group did not anticipate the scale of U.S. involvement in support of Israel.
  • The U.S. moved a carrier strike group closer to Israel and considered sending a second aircraft carrier, fighter jets, and munitions.
  • U.S. Lt.-Gen. James Glynn was sent to help Israel plan its ground offensive into Gaza.
  • Iran-backed militias have targeted U.S. forces in the region in response to U.S. support for Israel.

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  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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    8 months ago

    It’s also a sign to everyone in the region to not think about getting involved or you might end up being targeted. Hamas was likely hoping for continued support from Iran and others, but the US presence makes that much more difficult.