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U.S. deploying troops, missile defense system to Israel

Name: U.S. deploying troops, missile defense system to Israel
Uploaded: 2024-10-14T08:58:00-0400
Duration: 1 min 30 s
Description: Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has authorized the deployment of a missile defense system to Israel to support the country's air defense following Iran's recent strikes. A U.S. official tells CBS News that 100 troops will also head to Israel to operate the system.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has authorized the deployment of a missile defense system to Israel to support the country's air defense following Iran's recent strikes. A U.S. official tells CBS News that 100 troops will also head to Israel to operate the system.