Sept. 26, 2024 U.S., Allies Call for 21-Day Cease-Fire on Israel-Lebanon Border The U.S. called for a 21-day cease-fire on the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent an escalation of war and give diplomacy a chance there and in Gaza.
Aug. 27, 2024 U.S. Postured to Defend Israel if Needed, Protect U.S. Forces, Assets U.S. forces continue to stand ready in the Middle East, should Iran or its proxies attempt to attack Israel, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Aug. 12, 2024 Austin Orders Additional Naval Assets to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered additional naval assets to the Middle East to reinforce the United States' commitment to Israel's defense amid escalating regional tensions.
July 12, 2024 U.S. Announces Latest Security Package for Ukraine The latest presidential drawdown authority package will provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs and includes one Patriot battery, munitions for rocket systems, and artillery and antitank weapons.
July 1, 2024 U.S. Bases in Europe Go to Higher State of Alert U.S. commanders in Europe have placed bases in a higher state of alert in response to a combination of factors, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
June 12, 2024 Following 2-Day Pier Closure, 1,000 Tons of Aid Are Delivered to Gaza's Shore Since May 17, U.S. Central Command has assisted in the delivery of more than 2,500 metric tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza shore for onward distribution, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.
June 7, 2024 U.S. Completes Repairs to Gaza Pier, Expects to Resume Aid Deliveries Soon U.S. forces are expected to resume delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza via the Defense Department's Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier.
May 28, 2024 Defense Department Conducts Recover, Repair Mission for Temporary Pier After Heavy Sea States The Defense Department is working to recover three of four vessels associated with its temporary humanitarian aid pier in Gaza after rough seas caused the motorized sections to run aground May 25, the Pentagon announced.
May 16, 2024 Aid Will Soon Flow to Palestinians in Gaza via DOD Temporary Pier The Defense Department logistics capability stands ready to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza, said Sonali Korde of USAID's bureau for humanitarian assistance.
May 9, 2024 DOD Uses Unfavorable Sea Conditions to Gain Efficiencies on Gaza Aid Mission While unfavorable sea conditions have slowed deployment of two piers meant to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza, DOD has found a way to use the delay to its advantage.