3000 American Soldiers in Israel in Anticipation of New Escalation

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Israeli media reported on Sunday that there are currently about 3,000 American soldiers deployed across Israel, as U.S. forces prepare to send more troops and aircraft in the coming weeks in anticipation of a potential new escalation in the Middle East.

According to a report by the Israeli website "Walla," citing security sources, the American soldiers are undertaking various tasks, including operating air defense systems, along with pilots, support crews, logistical units, and command and staff elements.

The report clarified that the U.S. military has been conducting a rotation of its forces in Israel in recent weeks, noting that these movements are partly part of routine rotations as the current units' deployment periods come to an end.

However, the sources that spoke to the website indicated that the coming weeks will see the addition of American military forces and aircraft as part of preparations for the possibility of regional escalation.

In parallel with the reinforcements, the report discussed preparations within the Israeli army for the possibility of a new confrontation with Iran, amid Israeli assessments that economic pressures and American sanctions are increasing the pressures on Tehran.

"Walla" quoted a senior Israeli security official as saying that Israel's adversaries are monitoring the elections in Israel and the United States, and are considering the possibility of carrying out attacks that could affect the internal scene without getting dragged into a wide confrontation, according to his estimation.

The report also indicated that the Israeli army is preparing for the possibility of a rapid deterioration in the confrontation with Iran, and that part of the preparations focuses on scenarios that may require carrying out extensive Israeli attacks.

In this context, the site stated that close coordination continues between the Israeli army and the U.S. Central Command "CENTCOM", in anticipation of the possibility of Iran launching missiles towards Israel or Jordan.

This comes amid discussions about the presence of about 3,000 American soldiers in Israel while Washington and Tehran continue their indirect communications, which makes military movements and preparations for escalation scenarios proceed in parallel with diplomatic efforts.

According to a report by "Walla", the mentioned number represents the total U.S. forces currently present in various parts of Israel on different missions, and not 3,000 soldiers who arrived recently all at once, while the new step involves the expectation of additional troops and aircraft arriving in the coming weeks.