The Israel-Hamas conflict could escalate into World War III very quickly, with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) readying U.S. troops for deployment.

MarketWatch reported that the DoD has sent “prepare to deploy” orders to about 2,000 U.S. troops. According to one official, the troops won’t be assigned to Israel but could be sent to other countries in the Middle East. Another DoD official clarified that the soldiers will be engaging in support roles such as aiding medical teams and explosive ordinance teams, and providing additional security at gate crossings.

In an Oct. 17 press release, DoD Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh confirmed the “prepare to deploy” order issued by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. She added that the order “increases DoD’s ability to respond quickly to the evolving security environment in the Middle East.”

“No decisions have been made to deploy any forces at this time,” clarified Singh. “The secretary will continue to assess our force posture and remain in close contact with allies and partners.”

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