Senior US general flies into Israel on an unannounced trip

<p>Via Reuters report:</p><p>The top U.S. general
overseeing American forces in the Middle East made an
unannounced trip to Israel on Tuesday, saying he hoped to ensure
its military has what it needs as it fights a deepening war
against Palestinian militant group Hamas.
</p><ul><li>Army General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, head of
U.S. Central Command</li><li>"I'm here to ensure Israel has what it needs to defend
itself, particularly focused on avoiding other parties expanding
the conflict," Kurilla told Reuters</li><li>
A U.S. official told Reuters Kurilla was scheduled to hold
high-level meetings with Israel's military leadership, ensuring
a clear understanding of the close U.S. ally's defense
requirements.
</li><li> Kurilla was also expected to outline U.S. military support
aimed at avoiding an expansion of the Israel-Hamas conflict. </li></ul><p>Earlier:</p><p><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/news/us-president-biden-will-travel-to-israel-on-wednesday-20231017/" target="_self">US President Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday</a></p><p><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/news/cnn-reports-that-a-us-marine-rapid-response-force-is-heading-to-waters-off-israels-coast-20231016/" target="_self">CNN reports that a US Marine rapid response force is heading to waters off Israel's coast</a></p><ul><li>Already committed to Israel are t

he USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and the USS Gerald
R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. This means that the U.S. will have 12,000
sailors in the eastern Mediterranean, off Israel.</li></ul>

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.