The United States is sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean in response to the recent Hamas attack on Israel. This deployment aims to prevent further escalation in the region and demonstrates strong support for Israel’s security. The USS Eisenhower and its associated warships will join an existing carrier group already stationed in the area. President Joe Biden emphasized the U.S.’s commitment to safeguarding civilians during his conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also condemned Hamas for its attack. Additionally, Biden spoke with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmud Abbas, stressing that Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people’s quest for dignity and self-determination.