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America Deploys To Israel Soldiers To Operate Anti-Missile Systems Amid Fears of All-Out Regional War

The announcement comes as the world awaits Netanyahu’s expected retaliation against Iran for launching hundreds of missiles into the country.

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A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-ballistic missile defense system displayed on the South Lawn of the White House, July 15, 2019. AP/Alex Brandon
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

America will deploy around 100 soldiers to Israel to help operate anti-missile systems aimed at protecting the Jewish state from potential missile attacks launched by adversaries in the region, including Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran, the Defense Department announced Sunday. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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