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US troops' reluctance: Refusing to die for 'Israel': Report

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 16 Oct 2023 15:38
3 Min Read

A recent report from Tasnim reveals a significant internal communication among US National Guard commanders.

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A significant internal communication within the ranks of the US National Guard commanders has been uncovered, Tasnim reported.

A cyber group associated with the Resistance Front managed to access a crucial and conclusive exchange between General Daniel R. Hokanson, the head of the National Guard Bureau, and a high-ranking representative of this organization. This correspondence reveals a noteworthy revelation from within the US military establishment.

After Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, numerous US officials, including Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, publicly declared their unwavering support for the Israeli military.

In response, on October 9th, General Daniel Hokanson expressed solidarity with "Israel" and condemned Hamas.

Despite the American National Guard primarily engaging in domestic missions, the bureau declared its readiness to offer on-site support to the Israeli occupation.

However, a Cyber Group affiliated with the Resistance Front has gained access to a significant exchange between Hokanson and a senior commander within this organization, disclosing a noteworthy development within the US military.

This correspondence was obtained from an internal messaging system within the US National Guard.

American Troops Do Not Want to Sacrifice Their Lives for Israel- Exclusive

A very important internal correspondence between the commanders of the #US National Guard has been revealed.
A cyber group affiliated with the Resistance Front was able to obtain a very important and… pic.twitter.com/Give45lhYK

— Tasnim News Agency (@Tasnimnews_EN) October 15, 2023

In an administrative communication dated October 13, General Hokanson conveyed that there was a wave of "anti-Semitism among enlisted US troops", some of whom openly expressed their opposition to "Israel" and their unwillingness to jeopardize their lives in support of the Israelis.

He gushed: “With Trump’s remarks against Netanyahu on Wednesday, this problem is only going to get worse. We need to come up with a strategy to deal with this and rally the troops in support of Israel against Hamas.”

“When I spoke to Ori (Ori Gordin, Israeli Forces Commander of Northern Command) shortly after the attack, he expressed concerns about the Republicans in Congress and if they would hinder full support from the US. I tried to assuage his concerns but he’s not wrong,” the correspondence stressed.

Hokanson reported that CENTCOM informed him that “Tuberville’s hold is having a major impact on their operation. CENTCOM has limited forces and was not expecting a hot war to break out in the region. This, combined with the lack of confirmed leadership positions, means CENTCOM will not be able to support Israel should this turn into a multi-front war if (Lebanese) Hezbollah enters the fray. To be honest, if Hezbollah or other players enter the war, Israelis won’t be able to defend themselves either.” 

“Let me know if you have any suggestions, and try to get the key players together for a meeting on Monday,” the correspondence added.

According to Tasnim, the matter of a substantial number of US soldiers displaying a negative disposition toward Israelis, an attitude officially characterized by the US government as anti-Semitism, has a history that extends back. Earlier this year, the White House had directed the Pentagon to investigate and address the prevalence of this phenomenon.

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