White House says US has no plans to send troops to Israel

According to spokesman John Kirby, US President Joe Biden ensures there is ‘protection of national security interests’.

True Anchorer/Getty Images North America/AFP via Getty ImagesThe White House lights up in Israel’s colors, in solidarity with the country

you to us No intention of sending troops Israel Following an attack by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas. This information came from the spokesperson of the National Security Council White House, John Kirby. “There is no intention to put American troops on the ground,” he said in a telephonic interview on Monday, the 9th. According to the speaker, the President Joe Biden “We will ensure that we protect and defend our national security interests wherever those interests may be, including especially in that part of the world.” Earlier, the US President reaffirmed his support for Israel. Biden highlighted the partnership between the two countries and assured that the United States will continue to provide the support needed for the security of the Israeli people. The US president also expressed concern about the safety of American citizens in Israeli territory, revealing that at least 11 of them have already been killed in attacks since last Saturday. Also, Biden mentioned the possibility of hostages with American nationality under the authority of Hamas, characterizing this scenario as “possible”. In solidarity with the country, the White House will be illuminated with the colors of the Israeli flag, Kirby said.

On an invitation with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the US president announced that “there will be more aid to the Israeli military, and more in the coming days.” According to a White House statement, Biden pledged “full support to the government and people of Israel in the wake of the horrific and unprecedented attacks by Hamas terrorists.” “I can’t believe it’s gotten to Israel yet, it’s getting there. As they continue to expend weapons in this fight, we fully expect there to be additional demands from Israel on the security forces, and we’ll be accommodating to them,” he said.

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*With information from AFP and Reuters agencies