Posted 10/17/2023, 10:02:00 AM
U.S. General Makes Surprise Israel Visit Amid Gaza Crisis
- Top U.S. general makes surprise visit to Israel amid intensifying fight with Hamas
- Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla visiting to gain understanding of Israel's defense needs and prevent conflict expansion
- U.S. has deployed troops, warships, and munitions to region in support of Israel
- Israel conducting intense strikes in Gaza, killing over 2,800 including many children
- Biden visiting Israel Wednesday as ground assault expected; Blinken already there for talks
