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Pentagon confirms missile defence system and troops deploying to Israel (www.middleeasteye.net)

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The Pentagon has confirmed it is sending a THAAD missile defence system and US troops to Israel, publicly acknowledging that US troops will be on the ground assisting in Israel's defence.

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[–] Bassman1805 -5 points 3 days ago (4 children)

This is like, technically a weapon. It's a tool for destroying enemy missiles in the air before they impact their target. It's about as purely defensive of a weapon as you can get.

The US soldiers are operating the missile defense system, so there's not room for Israel to "creatively" repurpose them. They aren't assisting in any missions in Palestine, they're purely defending against Iranian missiles.

[–] [email protected] 32 points 3 days ago

The US providing this defense however allows Israel to be even more belligerent without fear of retaliation, possibly the only thing stopping them from expanding their genocide faster.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 days ago

There is no such thing as a defensive weapon. Its entire purpose is shielding them from the consequences of their own actions. Its just the armor of the tank that is Israels military. Its an integral part of the weapon.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

Ah ok. That makes sense then. I wasn't informed about that system. Thank you for telling me.