US says helped track Hezbollah attacks against Israel
The United States helped track the barrage of rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah against Israel on Sunday, but was not involved in strikes in Lebanon or in shooting down incoming projectiles, a U.S. defense official said.
"The U.S. was not involved in Israel’s preemptive strikes last night. We did provide some ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) support in terms of tracking incoming Lebanese Hezbollah attacks, but did not conduct any kinetic operations as they were not required," the official said on condition of anonymity.
"We continue to closely monitor the situation and remain well-postured and ready to support the defense of Israel from attacks by Iran and any of its proxies," the official added.
Source: Agence France Presse
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