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Israeli news site Walla reported that the United States is expected to deploy additional troops and aircraft to the Middle East in the coming weeks. The move is described as part of preparations for a possible escalation in the region, amid ongoing tensions tied to the Gaza war, Lebanon, and the broader Iran-linked crisis. No further details on troop numbers, basing, or timing were disclosed, but the report adds to a string of signals that Washington is bolstering its regional posture as fighting continues on multiple fronts, including Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.