US officials quietly backed Israel’s military push against Hezbollah – POLITICO

US officials quietly backed Israel’s military push against Hezbollah  POLITICOPentagon Sends Additional Troops to the Middle East  The New York TimesAs Israel escalates in Lebanon, U.S. influence is limited  The Washington PostU.S. Positions Military Forces in Middle East to Deter Iranian Attack  The Wall Street JournalThe US military is bracing for a fight with warships and more aircraft as further violence grips the Middle East  Business Insider