The United States Air Force has successfully transported American military personnel out of Israel after a recent attack by the Palestinian movement Hamas. The troops were in Israel to participate in military exercises but were forced to leave due to escalating tensions in the region. This development was reported by Defense One, citing a statement from a US Air Force representative.
According to the publication, a small number of American servicemen flew back home on a C-17 transport aircraft. The plane arrived in Israel empty and departed with only American military personnel on board. The cancellation of the bilateral US-Israel military exercises was necessary due to the increasing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Observers from The New York Times have previously suggested that the Hamas attack was made possible due to intelligence and operational failures on Israel’s part. On October 9th, Trump’s son noticed American rifles in a video featuring Palestinians. Additionally, Sky News released footage showing jubilant Palestinians on the West Bank celebrating the beginning of Hamas’ military actions by firing weapons into the air, resembling M4 rifles.
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas, emphasizing the seriousness with which Israel views the threat posed by the group.
