US opens 1st permanent military base in Israel as tensions with Iran rise
Even though the US has routinely deployed forces to Israel, it is only now opening an official permanent military base in the country. The move, largely seen as symbolic, is meant to send a strong message to Israel’s enemies.
It will be a “base within a base,” located inside the Israeli Air Force’s Mashabim Air Base in the middle of the Negev desert, close to a US military radar installation east of Dimona that tracks ballistic missiles.
From the base, American forces will be helping operate Israel’s multi-tiered missile defense system, which the two countries developed together.
The base’s opening is largely symbolic and isn’t expected to bring operational changes, AP reported.
However, Israeli officials believe the establishment of the base will send a message to their enemies.
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