3,000 American soldiers in Israel in anticipation of a new escalation

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Israeli media reported, on Sunday, that there are about 3,000 American soldiers currently deployed across Israel, at a time when American forces are preparing to send more troops and aircraft in the coming weeks in anticipation of a possible new escalation in the Middle East.

According to a report by the Israeli Walla website, citing security sources, American soldiers undertake various tasks that include operating air defense systems, along with pilots, support crews, logistical units, and command and staff members.

The report explained that in recent weeks, the US Army is undergoing a process of replacing its forces present in Israel, noting that these movements are partly part of routine rotation operations with the end of the periods of deployment of the currently existing units.

However, the sources the site spoke to said that the coming weeks will witness the addition of American military forces and aircraft, as part of preparation for the possibility of a regional escalation.

In parallel with the reinforcements, the report talked about preparations within the Israeli army for the possibility of a new confrontation with Iran, in light of Israeli estimates that economic pressures and American sanctions are increasing the pressure on Tehran.

"Walla" quoted a senior Israeli security official as saying that Israel's opponents are monitoring the elections in Israel and the United States, and are studying the possibility of carrying out attacks that would affect the internal scene without being drawn into a wide confrontation, according to his assessment.

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 focus on scenarios that may require the implementation of large-scale Israeli attacks.

In this context, the website said that close coordination continues between the Israeli army and the US Central Command, "Centcom", in anticipation of the possibility of Iran launching missiles towards Israel or Jordan.

The talk about the presence of about 3,000 American soldiers in Israel comes while Washington and Tehran continue their indirect contacts, which makes military movements and preparations for escalation scenarios go in parallel with diplomatic efforts.

According to the Walla report, the aforementioned number represents the total American forces currently present throughout Israel with various tasks, and not 3,000 newly arrived soldiers at once, while the new step is to expect the arrival of additional forces and aircraft during the coming weeks.