In response to the prolonged conflict between Israeli forces and the militant Hamas group in Palestine, the US Department of Defense has issued readiness to deploy orders for US military personnel this weekend.
This news comes as tensions mount in the region, with recent airstrikes on both sides claiming multiple civilian casualties.
The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is among the assets being moved to the area, with the commands directing all personnel to be prepared for any potential deployments or contingencies.
The safety and security of US citizens in the region remain a priority for the US government.
The Pentagon is also making preparations to provide humanitarian assistance to displaced persons in the region.
To this end, the US is urging both sides to find a political solution for the conflict, rather than resorting to further violence.
The Department is also monitoring the situation closely and will stand ready to provide support should the need arise.
The US government is also calling on other governments to take necessary steps to end the conflict and work towards a peaceful solution.
It should be noted that the US has a long history of maintaining ties with the Israeli government and has long offered humanitarian support to the Palestinians as well.
In the meantime, the US Department of Defense is pressing all personnel to be ready for deployment should the situation require.
Resources will be deployed to ensure US personnel are prepared to respond to any developing events in the region.
US forces after all are expected to serve as a stabilizing presence in the volatile middle east region.