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The US on Saturday (October 14) deployed second aircraft carrier in order "to deter hostile actions against Israel". US President Joe Biden, at the same time, pushed for protection of civilians as Israel's siege and bombardment of Gaza Strip continues.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a statement that presence of USS Eisenhower and its affiliated warships in the eastern Mediterranean Sea signalled America's "ironclad commitment to Israel's security and our resolve to deter any state or non-state actor seeking to escalate this war,"

The Eisenhower joins USS Ford carrier strike group which is already in the eastern Mediterranean. It was ordered to move there as hostilities broke out between Israel and Hamas last week.

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USA's latest significant show of support has come just when Israel appears poised for a ground offensive in Gaza.

Israel has asked more than one million people in the northern part of the crowded enclave to flee ahead of the assault. This has been condemned by some countries. Aid groups believe that the exodus would set off humanitarian crisis.

Israel has already cut off food, water and electricity supply to 2.4 million people living in Gaza Strip.

The White House said in a statement that President Biden spoke on phone with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and has "affirmed his support for all efforts to protect civilians". The statement did not specifically mention Gaza.

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"President Biden discussed with Prime Minister Netanyahu US coordination with the United Nations, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and others in the region to ensure innocent civilians have access to water, food and medical care," the White House said.

Biden has also spoken with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmud Abbas for the first time since the fight broke out a week ago. He has "condemned Hamas' brutal attack on Israel."

"Hamas does not stand for the Palestinian people's right to dignity and self-determination," Biden told Abbas, according to a White House statement.

<h2>'Full&nbsp;support' for humanitarian assistance in Gaza</h2>

The statement added that President Biden has also pledged "full support" to the Palestinian Authority in its efforts for humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, "particularly in Gaza,"

Hamas fighters, broke through the heavily fortified border between the Gaza Strip and Israel last week setting off worst Israel-Palestine conflict in decades.

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Health officials in Gaza have said that Israeli retaliation has killed more than 2200 people. The death toll on the Israeli side is at least 1300.

The Pentagon has said in a statement that Austin has spoken with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant and has stressed protection of civilians.

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The US on Saturday (October 14) deployed second aircraft carrier in order "to deter hostile actions against Israel". US President Joe Biden, at the same time, pushed for protection of civilians as Israel's siege and bombardment of Gaza Strip continues.

The US on Saturday (October 14) deployed second aircraft carrier in order "to deter hostile actions against Israel". US President Joe Biden, at the same time, pushed for protection of civilians as Israel's siege and bombardment of Gaza Strip continues. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a statement that presence of USS Eisenhower and its affiliated warships in the eastern Mediterranean Sea signalled America's "ironclad commitment to Israel's security and our resolve to deter any state or non-state actor seeking to escalate this war," The Eisenhower joins USS Ford carrier strike group which is already in the eastern Mediterranean. It was ordered to move there as hostilities broke out between Israel and Hamas last week. Watch | Israel-Palestine war: A simple history of how it all began | Explained × USA's latest significant show of support has come just when Israel appears poised for a ground offensive in Gaza. Israel has asked more than one million people in the northern part of the crowded enclave to flee ahead of the assault. This has been condemned by some countries. Aid groups believe that the exodus would set off humanitarian crisis. Israel has already cut off food, water and electricity supply to 2.4 million people living in Gaza Strip. The White House said in a statement that President Biden spoke on phone with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and has "affirmed his support for all efforts to protect civilians". The statement did not specifically mention Gaza. Also Read | 'We are all ready': Israeli PM Netanyahu visits areas of Hamas assault for first time "President Biden discussed with Prime Minister Netanyahu US coordination with the United Nations, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, and others in the region to ensure innocent civilians have access to water, food and medical care," the White House said. Biden has also spoken with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmud Abbas for the first time since the fight broke out a week ago. He has "condemned Hamas' brutal attack on Israel." "Hamas does not stand for the Palestinian people's right to dignity and self-determination," Biden told Abbas, according to a White House statement. 'Full support' for humanitarian assistance in Gaza The statement added that President Biden has also pledged "full support" to the Palestinian Authority in its efforts for humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, "particularly in Gaza," Hamas fighters, broke through the heavily fortified border between the Gaza Strip and Israel last week setting off worst Israel-Palestine conflict in decades. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Israel bombs Syria; EU triples aid for Gaza | Top updates Health officials in Gaza have said that Israeli retaliation has killed more than 2200 people. The death toll on the Israeli side is at least 1300. The Pentagon has said in a statement that Austin has spoken with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant and has stressed protection of civilians. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

US deploys aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower to deter ‘hostile’ nations, prevent Israel-Hamas war from expanding

Amid tensions over North Korea's potential nuclear weapon test, reports, citing a US official, have emerged that the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group is operating in waters off the Korean peninsula.&nbsp;

South Korean media also reported that the ships were deployed. Media outlet Arirang reported quoting sources that the ship is currently in international waters east of South Korea's Ulsan City.&nbsp;

On the other hand, the news agency Reuters mentioned that the official said the group is in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, for exercises with Japanese forces to reassure allies and partners in the region.&nbsp;

The move comes as recently, the US State Department's top North Korea envoy said that Pyongyang could be planning its first nuclear weapon test in nearly five years for its April 15 holiday.&nbsp;

Important to note that this is the first time since 2017 that a carrier group has deployed to the waters between South Korea and Japan.&nbsp;

That year the USS Ronald Reagan, Theodore Roosevelt and Nimitz, and their multi-ship strike groups, deployed in a show of force over North Korea's missile and nuclear weapons tests.&nbsp;

South Korea's Yonhap news agency cited unnamed informed sources who said the USS Abraham Lincoln would be operating in the area for three to five days.&nbsp;

Arirang report added that the defence ministry confirmed that it is currently in the international waters near the country but did not give further details.&nbsp;

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Amid tensions over North Korea's potential nuclear weapon test, reports, citing a US official, have emerged that the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group is operating in waters off the Korean peninsula.

Amid tensions over North Korea's potential nuclear weapon test, reports, citing a US official, have emerged that the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group is operating in waters off the Korean peninsula. South Korean media also reported that the ships were deployed. Media outlet Arirang reported quoting sources that the ship is currently in international waters east of South Korea's Ulsan City. On the other hand, the news agency Reuters mentioned that the official said the group is in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, for exercises with Japanese forces to reassure allies and partners in the region. The move comes as recently, the US State Department's top North Korea envoy said that Pyongyang could be planning its first nuclear weapon test in nearly five years for its April 15 holiday. Important to note that this is the first time since 2017 that a carrier group has deployed to the waters between South Korea and Japan. That year the USS Ronald Reagan, Theodore Roosevelt and Nimitz, and their multi-ship strike groups, deployed in a show of force over North Korea's missile and nuclear weapons tests. South Korea's Yonhap news agency cited unnamed informed sources who said the USS Abraham Lincoln would be operating in the area for three to five days. Arirang report added that the defence ministry confirmed that it is currently in the international waters near the country but did not give further details. WATCH | Russia poised to take Mariupol, where is military aid pledged by US, NATO? × (With inputs from agencies)

Amid tensions with North, US aircraft carrier deploys off Korean peninsula

US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford completed full ship shock trials off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida as it withstood the impact of three 40,000-pound underwater blasts meant to gauge&nbsp;its readiness under combat conditions.

The first two trials had taken place in June and July as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-navy-ditches-futuristic-railgun-eyes-hypersonic-missiles-395429">US Navy</a> officials tested the ship's ability to withstand shocks.

The US Navy had conducted similar exercises on USS Jackson and USS Milwaukee in 2016 also on the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp in 1990 and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay in 1987.

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USS Gerald R. Ford is the most advanced aircraft carrier in the US Navy. Ahead of the tests, the Navy had cleared the test area to ensure safety.

“The Navy designed the Ford-class carrier using advanced computer modelling methods, testing, and analysis to ensure the ships are hardened to withstand harsh battle conditions,” Captain&nbsp;Brian Metcalf said.

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USS Ford will be returning to the Tidewater area for a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). &nbsp;

As the PIA begins, teams will conduct additional detailed inspections, assess any damage sustained during the shots, the Navy said in a statement.

The tests are complex evolutions conducted during a precise operating schedule in compliance with environmental mitigation requirements.

“Success required equal measures of technical expertise, trust, and courage - traits you’ll find in great supply on the warship and throughout the entire Ford shock trial team," Captain Paul Lanzilotta, the ship's commanding officer said.

According to the US Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford represents the first major design investment in aircraft carriers since the 1960s and has the ability to operate in complex maritime environment with the help of new technologies and a modern air wing.

(With inputs from Agencies)&nbsp;

US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford completed full ship shock trials off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida as it withstood the impact of three 40,000-pound underwater blasts meant to gauge its readiness under combat conditions.

US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford completed full ship shock trials off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida as it withstood the impact of three 40,000-pound underwater blasts meant to gauge its readiness under combat conditions. The first two trials had taken place in June and July as the US Navy officials tested the ship's ability to withstand shocks. The US Navy had conducted similar exercises on USS Jackson and USS Milwaukee in 2016 also on the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp in 1990 and the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay in 1987. Watch: USS Gerald R. Ford is the most advanced aircraft carrier in the US Navy. Ahead of the tests, the Navy had cleared the test area to ensure safety. “The Navy designed the Ford-class carrier using advanced computer modelling methods, testing, and analysis to ensure the ships are hardened to withstand harsh battle conditions,” Captain Brian Metcalf said. JUST IN - TODAY - USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) @Warship_78 successfully conducted its third and final explosive event off the coast of Jacksonville, FL., marking the completion of the ship’s Full Ship Shock Trials. #NavyReadiness DETAILS: https://t.co/dkHpB2vROm pic.twitter.com/ea5UNwhsXN — U.S. Navy (@USNavy) August 9, 2021 × USS Ford will be returning to the Tidewater area for a six-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA). As the PIA begins, teams will conduct additional detailed inspections, assess any damage sustained during the shots, the Navy said in a statement. The tests are complex evolutions conducted during a precise operating schedule in compliance with environmental mitigation requirements. “Success required equal measures of technical expertise, trust, and courage - traits you’ll find in great supply on the warship and throughout the entire Ford shock trial team," Captain Paul Lanzilotta, the ship's commanding officer said. According to the US Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford represents the first major design investment in aircraft carriers since the 1960s and has the ability to operate in complex maritime environment with the help of new technologies and a modern air wing. (With inputs from Agencies)

Watch: US Navy's aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford completes final shock trials

United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will stay in the Gulf in view of the ''recent threats'' put forward by Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday.

Earlier, reports claimed that the ship was returning to the States to deescalate, citing acting US Defense Secretary Christopher C Miller. USS Nimitz has been in Gulf waters since November.&nbsp;

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According to the New York Times, the move was part of a ''de-escalatory'' signal to Iran in a bid to avoid conflict as Donald Trump spends his last few days in the presidential office. On Sunday, however, Miller issued a statement claiming the opposite.&nbsp; 
 
"Due to the recent threats issued by Iranian leaders against President Trump and other US&nbsp;government officials, I have ordered the USS Nimitz to halt its routine redeployment," Miller's statement said. 
 
"The USS Nimitz will now remain on station in the US&nbsp;Central Command area of operations.&nbsp;No one should doubt the resolve of the United States of America", it added.

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Last year, a US drone strike in Baghdad led to the killing of Qasem Soleimani, a commander highly revered in Iran. In addition, the strike also killed his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

On Sunday, thousands of Iraqis were seen chanting ''revenge'' and ''no to America'' on the first death anniversary of Soleimani.

Many supporters also joined in across countries like Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and others.

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In 2018, Trump withdrew from a nuclear deal with Iran along with launching a pressure campaign against Tehran, which also reintroduced sanctions against Iran. Since 2019, both countries have come close to war multiple times. 
 
Soon after the attack, Iran attacked Iraqi bases that housed US troops among many. But Trump did not respond to any such attacks.

United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will stay in the Gulf in view of the ''recent threats'' put forward by Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. Earlier, reports claimed that the ship was returning to the States to deescalate, citing acting US Defense Secretary Christopher C Miller.

United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will stay in the Gulf in view of the ''recent threats'' put forward by Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. Earlier, reports claimed that the ship was returning to the States to deescalate, citing acting US Defense Secretary Christopher C Miller. USS Nimitz has been in Gulf waters since November. According to the New York Times, the move was part of a ''de-escalatory'' signal to Iran in a bid to avoid conflict as Donald Trump spends his last few days in the presidential office. On Sunday, however, Miller issued a statement claiming the opposite. "Due to the recent threats issued by Iranian leaders against President Trump and other US government officials, I have ordered the USS Nimitz to halt its routine redeployment," Miller's statement said. "The USS Nimitz will now remain on station in the US Central Command area of operations. No one should doubt the resolve of the United States of America", it added. In Pics: A year after Soleimani's killing: The operation, the method, and sanctions Last year, a US drone strike in Baghdad led to the killing of Qasem Soleimani, a commander highly revered in Iran. In addition, the strike also killed his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. On Sunday, thousands of Iraqis were seen chanting ''revenge'' and ''no to America'' on the first death anniversary of Soleimani. Many supporters also joined in across countries like Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and others. Also read: US navy denies aircraft carrier Nimitz moved into Gulf over Iran tensions In 2018, Trump withdrew from a nuclear deal with Iran along with launching a pressure campaign against Tehran, which also reintroduced sanctions against Iran. Since 2019, both countries have come close to war multiple times. Soon after the attack, Iran attacked Iraqi bases that housed US troops among many. But Trump did not respond to any such attacks.

US aircraft carrier Nimitz to remain in Gulf as threat of conflict with Iran looms

As Norway prepares to host the biggest military exercise in the post-cold war era on Thursday, Russia has warned that it is an "anti-Russian" exercise.

The Russian embassy in Oslo said: "Such activity comes across as provocative, even if you try to justify it as being of a purely defensive nature."&nbsp;

However, as Trump pulled out of the 1987 Nuclear Forces treaty(NFT) with US&nbsp;accusing the Putin regime of violating the treaty by deploying new cruise missiles, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hinted at "standing with allies" to counter any Russian threat.

The military exercise will involve 65 ships, 250 aircraft, 10,000 vehicles and 50,000 military personnel across 31 NATO countries including partner countries. “This is a strong display of our capabilities and of our resolve to work together,” secretary general Stoltenberg said while unveiling the plan.

Forces from US and Canada will also be involved in the exercise with&nbsp;aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman set to take part.

"Trident Juncture sends a clear message to our nations and to any potential adversary. NATO does not seek confrontation but we stand ready to defend all Allies against any threat," Stoltenberg declared.

Stoltenburg had earlier said: "I don't foresee that allies will deploy more nuclear weapons in Europe as a response to the new Russian (ground-launched SSC-8 cruise) missile, but I see - and that's what now is going on in NATO &nbsp;- is a need to assess the implications of the new Russian missile for our security."

"Russia now is in violation of the INF," he added.

The exercise is due to take place from October 25th to November 7th in central and eastern Norway including Iceland and in Finland and Sweden airspace.

Two Russian and two Belarus military observers have been invited to watch the manoeuvres. Stoltenberg said he hoped Russia would "avoid dangerous behaviour".

As Norway prepares to host the biggest military exercise in the post-cold war era on Thursday, Russia has warned that it is an "anti-Russian" exercise. The Russian embassy in Oslo said: "Such activity comes across as provocative, even if you try to justify it as being of a purely defensive nature.

As Norway prepares to host the biggest military exercise in the post-cold war era on Thursday, Russia has warned that it is an "anti-Russian" exercise. The Russian embassy in Oslo said: "Such activity comes across as provocative, even if you try to justify it as being of a purely defensive nature." However, as Trump pulled out of the 1987 Nuclear Forces treaty(NFT) with US accusing the Putin regime of violating the treaty by deploying new cruise missiles, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hinted at "standing with allies" to counter any Russian threat. The military exercise will involve 65 ships, 250 aircraft, 10,000 vehicles and 50,000 military personnel across 31 NATO countries including partner countries. “This is a strong display of our capabilities and of our resolve to work together,” secretary general Stoltenberg said while unveiling the plan. Forces from US and Canada will also be involved in the exercise with aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman set to take part. "Trident Juncture sends a clear message to our nations and to any potential adversary. NATO does not seek confrontation but we stand ready to defend all Allies against any threat," Stoltenberg declared. Stoltenburg had earlier said: "I don't foresee that allies will deploy more nuclear weapons in Europe as a response to the new Russian (ground-launched SSC-8 cruise) missile, but I see - and that's what now is going on in NATO - is a need to assess the implications of the new Russian missile for our security." "Russia now is in violation of the INF," he added. The exercise is due to take place from October 25th to November 7th in central and eastern Norway including Iceland and in Finland and Sweden airspace. Two Russian and two Belarus military observers have been invited to watch the manoeuvres. Stoltenberg said he hoped Russia would "avoid dangerous behaviour".

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Just three days <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-aircraft-carriers-south-korean-destroyers-conduct-joint-naval-excercise-24071">after three US aircraft carriers carried </a>out a drill with the South Korean forces, Japan and the United States launched another joint naval excercise in southern Japan amid tensions with North Korea.

The annual drill is designed to increase the defensive readiness and interoperability of Japanese and American forces through training in air and sea operations,&quot; the US navy statement said, adding, &quot;The exercise follows more than a week of scenario-based training ashore.&quot;

Three US aircraft carriers - &nbsp;USS Nimitz, the Ronald Reagan, the Theodore Roosevelt - had carried out joint exercise off the east coast of South Korea on Sunday, the South Korea military conducted the exercise with seven vessels including three destroyers. 
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In one of the biggest naval exercises in recent times, the US-Japan drill will involve 14,000 US servicemen, aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan including missile destroyers USS Stethem, USS Chafee and USS Mustin.

The US has been conducting joint excercises with South Korea and Japan for the past several months. In April, the US and South Korean forces had conducted &quot;Foal Eagle&quot; drill which involved around 20,000 South Korean and 10,000 US troops, just after concluding another excercise called &nbsp;&quot;Key Resolve&quot;.

The joint naval drill between US and South Korea in April involved the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson with North Korean state media threatening to attack the Vinson.

Pyongyang has been defiant even as the US has conducted major drills in the past few weeks with reports of another nuclear test likely to be conducted by the South Korean neighbour.

The annual drill is designed to increase the defensive readiness and interoperability of Japanese and American forces

Just three days after three US aircraft carriers carried out a drill with the South Korean forces, Japan and the United States launched another joint naval excercise in southern Japan amid tensions with North Korea. The annual drill is designed to increase the defensive readiness and interoperability of Japanese and American forces through training in air and sea operations," the US navy statement said, adding, "The exercise follows more than a week of scenario-based training ashore." Three US aircraft carriers - USS Nimitz, the Ronald Reagan, the Theodore Roosevelt - had carried out joint exercise off the east coast of South Korea on Sunday, the South Korea military conducted the exercise with seven vessels including three destroyers. In one of the biggest naval exercises in recent times, the US-Japan drill will involve 14,000 US servicemen, aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan including missile destroyers USS Stethem, USS Chafee and USS Mustin. The US has been conducting joint excercises with South Korea and Japan for the past several months. In April, the US and South Korean forces had conducted "Foal Eagle" drill which involved around 20,000 South Korean and 10,000 US troops, just after concluding another excercise called "Key Resolve". The joint naval drill between US and South Korea in April involved the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson with North Korean state media threatening to attack the Vinson. Pyongyang has been defiant even as the US has conducted major drills in the past few weeks with reports of another nuclear test likely to be conducted by the South Korean neighbour.