U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has acknowledged the possibility that American troops could engage in a shooting conflict with Hamas while setting up a floating pier off the coast of Gaza. This admission came during exchanges with Congressman Matt Gaetz, highlighting the risks involved in the operation. Austin stated that the troops have the authority to return fire if attacked. The situation underscores the delicate and potentially volatile nature of the U.S. military's presence in the region, emphasizing that US troops could be shot at while building the pier in Gaza.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that it's "possible" that American troops will be fired at while establishing a floating pier off the coast of Gaza. https://t.co/WdW2xylCNU https://t.co/mZhScR8bso
“You are saying 🇺🇸 boots on a pier connected to the ground shooting into gaza… doesn’t count as boots on the ground?” @RepMattGaetz “It does not” @SecDef https://t.co/PhwKDjQDda
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Lloyd Austin says US troops building Gaza aid pier can return fire if attacked by Hamas https://t.co/kYlfKLFCYc https://t.co/hLMlkUpIaa
.@SecDef Austin and @RepMattGaetz spar over ‘boots on the ground’ regarding Gaza pier https://t.co/R6CkOXWMT5 https://t.co/R6CkOXWMT5
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said it is “possible” that the U.S. troops setting up a floating pier off the coast of Gaza could be shot at and that they have the right to shoot back. https://t.co/exa7CB8lej
Congressman Matt Gaetz elicits Secretary of Defense Austin to acknowledge the potential for US soldiers to engage in a shooting war with Hamas in Gaza. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/3vdiLMDm1q
Secretary of Defense Austin admits there is a real possibility that US soldiers could end up engaging in a shooting war with Hamas in Gaza. https://t.co/9yJSouaHqH
Secretary of Defense Austin admits there is a real possibility that US soldiers could end up engaging in a shooting war with Palestinians in Gaza. https://t.co/9yJSouaHqH
Interesting and important exchange where Secretary of Defense Austin admits that there is a real possibility that US soldiers can end up engaging in a shooting war with Palestinians in Gaza as a result of the pier the US is now building: https://t.co/DSP2Nfa2ip
There are Boots on the Ground in Gaza But Sec of Defense Lloyd Austin insists on playing word games w/ @KelleyBVlahos @QuincyInst @mattgaetz @SecDef ** LIVE NOW 3:30p est #Gaza #Israel #Biden #lloydaustin #Gaetz Please join us: https://t.co/i4ekdGhAHg
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin just admitted that U.S. service members could end up opening fire against Hamas militants in Gaza. https://t.co/NlSySzKRTh
Remarkable video from today's House hearing. Matt Gaetz and Lloyd Austin both agree. It's very likely U.S. troops will come under fire from Hamas. https://t.co/p6R2LrgngI
Gaza-based terrorist group threatens British forces if they begin to deliver aid from offshore pier - https://t.co/aMGsszsu7f https://t.co/K2JV2DUHJy
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Biden: we will not put American boots on the ground in Gaza Also Biden: ok some soldiers will be on a Gaza pier and have the authority to shoot at Hamas if attacked Listen closely here - the Biden regime is now putting US troops within rifle range of Hamas Recipe for disaster https://t.co/0FcY957IWf
BREAKING: SecDef Austin foresees potential conflict between US troops and Gaza forces soon. GAETZ: “This is a very telling moment, Mr. Secretary, because you've said something that's quite possible that could happen. Shots from Gaza on our service members, and then the… https://t.co/D552uObAOe
U.S. TROOPS SETTING UP GAZA PIER COULD BE ATTACKED: PENTAGON
*US TROOPS SETTING UP GAZA PIER COULD BE ATTACKED, AUSTIN SAYS By whom?
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