US soldiers arrive in Israel to help thwart Iran missile attacks
"...The Pentagon said Tuesday that the first of what will ultimately be about 100 U.S. troops have arrived along with some components of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system − THAAD. It marks the first U.S. deployment of troops in Israel since the Hamas-led attacks a year ago that ignited the war in Gaza and reflects a possible expansion of the conflict. Major Gen. Pat Ryder, a Pentagon spokesperson, said in a statement that some components of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense battery system arrived Sunday and that more were on the wayp> Reference: www.usatoday.com .
