US jets, Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrive in Israel
The Jerusalem Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, is expected to arrive off Israel’s coast and dock in Haifa on Monday, marking a significant increase in US military presence amid tensions with Iran.
- The carrier strike group entered the Mediterranean after passing through the Strait of Gibraltar, joining other US reinforcements including tankers and refueling aircraft already deployed to Israeli airports and docks.
- Haifa, a strategic location housing Israel Navy headquarters and the country's largest oil refinery, suffered substantial damage during the recent Israel-Iran conflict, with missile strikes impacting infrastructure and port facilities.
- The US has increased its military personnel in the Middle East to over 40,000, with additional forces arriving alongside the USS Gerald R.
