{"id":2090040,"date":"2023-11-04T12:56:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T16:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-suspends-travel-to-israel-for-top-dod-officials-members-of-congress\/"},"modified":"2023-11-04T12:57:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T16:57:58","slug":"pentagon-suspends-travel-to-israel-for-top-dod-officials-members-of-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-suspends-travel-to-israel-for-top-dod-officials-members-of-congress\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon halts travel to Israel for top officials, Congress members."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpentagon-suspends-travel-to-israel-for-top-dod-officials-members-of-congress%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2090040&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Defense Secretary Implements Temporary Suspension of Pentagon Flights to \u200dIsrael<\/h2>\n<p>In response\u200b to the intense\u200d military conflict in the region, Defense\u200b Secretary Lloyd Austin\u2062 has taken action to\u200c temporarily suspend Pentagon flights to Israel\u2064 for top DOD officials and members of \u2062Congress.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, the Department of Defense provides aircraft and support for members of Congress traveling overseas, even to conflict zones.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI hereby restrict visits by DoD senior leaders to Israel \u200ceffective immediately and \u200duntil further notice,\u201d Austin stated in a memo.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Under this new policy, any senior DOD leader wishing to travel to \u2063Israel must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-suspends-travel-to-israel-for-top-dod-officials-members-of-congress\/\" title=\"Pentagon halts travel to Israel for top officials, Congress members.\">obtain authorization \u2062directly<\/a> from either Austin or\u200c the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI further discourage visits to Israel requiring DoD support by members of Congress and their staffs,\u201d the memo\u2063 emphasized. \u201cI hereby instruct the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs to inform the appropriate congressional leadership that DoD support to congressional delegation visits will be unavailable\u2062 to Israel during this period, and no DoD support shall be made available for congressional travel to Israel without my approval.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Austin clarified that this policy\u200d will not disrupt the normal operational flow of\u200d personnel to the United States Central\u200b Command area of responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2063 the Pentagon \u200dwill continue to provide support for visits by the President and Vice President of the United States.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThese restrictions also do not apply \u2064to travel by the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretaries of the Military Departments, or Service Chiefs,\u201d the memo stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1699107037268000&#038;usg=AOvVaw1QwofUf61Oyzu4SmGdMaPc\">CLICK \u2064HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This decision comes in the wake of a devastating terrorist attack by Hamas, which claimed the\u200b lives\u2062 of 1,400 Israelis, \u2064injured over 5,300 people, took more than 240 hostages, and subjected innocent Israeli citizens to barbaric violence.\u2064 Tragically, 31 Americans were also killed in the attack. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memri.org\/reports\/special-announcement-%E2%80%93-hamas-atrocities-documentation-center-hadc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more \u200babout the atrocities committed by Hamas here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>Why is Israel at\u200b war with Hamas 2023?<\/h2>\n<p><span>At least 44 \u200cnations, mostly\u2063 Western, characterized \u2064the \u2063surprise incursion as a terrorist attack. Meanwhile, Hamas declared that its attack \u2063was a retaliation to the\u2062 &#8220;desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque,&#8221; the Gaza Strip blockade, Israeli settlements and \u2062settler violence. Rization from the Secretary\u2063 of Defense himself. Austin\u2019s decision\u2062 comes amidst\u200d escalating violence between Israel and Hamas, with no signs of a ceasefire in sight.<\/p>\n<p>The temporary suspension of flights to Israel\u200b highlights\u200b the severity of \u200bthe current\u2063 situation and \u2062the heightened security\u2064 risks in the region. By restricting visits \u200bto Israel, the Pentagon aims to \u2063safeguard the safety of its officials and ensure their well-being during\u2063 this volatile \u2064period. It is a prudent \u2062measure\u200c that emphasizes the importance of \u2063prioritizing\u200b the security of \u200bAmerican personnel.<\/p>\n<p>While Israel has been a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-nikki-haley-says-hamas-attack-is-true-evil-and-biden-did-this-to-us\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley condemns Hamas attack as 'true evil', blames Biden for Israel war.\">long-standing ally<\/a> of the United States, \u200cthe recent surge in violence \u2062has made travel to the \u2063region increasingly perilous. Rockets fired from Gaza into Israel and Israeli \u2064airstrikes on \u200bGaza have resulted in numerous casualties and extensive damage. Given\u200d the unpredictable nature of \u200cthe conflict, \u2063it is crucial \u2062for the Pentagon to mitigate the potential risks faced \u2064by its officials.<\/p>\n<p>The Defense Secretary\u2019s decision is also \u200can\u200c acknowledgment \u200bof the\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wyoming-college-student-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison-after-setting-fire-to-full-service-abortion-clinic\/\" title=\"Wyoming student jailed for arson at abortion clinic.\">critical role played<\/a> \u2063by\u200d the Department of Defense \u2062in supporting\u200d members of Congress in their \u2063international trips. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-implements-travel-restrictions-on-8-nations-amid-new-coronavirus-variant-outbreak\/\" title=\"Biden Implements Travel Restrictions On 8 Nations Amid New Coronavirus Variant Outbreak\">temporarily suspending flights<\/a>\u2062 to\u2063 Israel, Austin\u2063 ensures that congressional delegations remain out of harm&#8217;s way while still being able to engage in diplomatic \u2063efforts and\u200b gather\u200d first-hand information about \u2063the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this\u2064 move \u200cindicates the United States&#8217;\u2062 commitment to fostering a peaceful resolution to the crisis.\u200c Austin\u2019s memo implies that the suspension will continue until\u2063 further notice, suggesting that the Pentagon will closely monitor the\u200c situation and assess the \u2064conditions before \u200ballowing flights to resume. This demonstrates a thoughtful and measured approach, ensuring that the \u200dsafety\u200d of American\u2062 officials is \u200dparamount and not compromised for\u200d political\u2064 expediency.<\/p>\n<p>Although the temporary suspension may disrupt travel plans and hinder diplomatic engagement,\u2064 it underscores the seriousness of the conflict&#8217;s \u200crepercussions and the need to prioritize security. It serves as a reminder that \u2064even in the face \u2062of diplomatic efforts, the safety of \u200cAmerican personnel and officials remains a top priority.<\/p>\n<p>As the situation\u200d in \u200bIsrael and Gaza continues \u2064to evolve, \u200cthe Pentagon\u2019s decision to \u2063suspend flights sends\u200d a clear \u200cmessage \u200dabout the gravity of the conflict. It underscores the commitment of the United States to \u200bprotecting \u200dits officials and \u2062highlights the importance of \u2063ensuring their safety during times of heightened tension.\u200c The temporary measure\u2063 will aid in \u200creducing risks, enabling officials to focus on diplomatic efforts and working towards\u200d a\u2062 lasting resolution to the crisis.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u2064 Defense Secretary Lloyd \u2063Austin\u2019s \u200dimplementation of a temporary \u2063suspension of Pentagon flights to Israel is a significant\u2064 step in safeguarding\u200c American officials amidst the escalating violence in the region. This decision underscores the United States&#8217; commitment to prioritizing the security and well-being\u200b of its personnel while also demonstrating a measured approach to resolving the conflict. The temporary \u2064suspension highlights\u2063 the gravity of the situation and the need for cautious\u200b measures to protect American officials during this challenging period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>announce a temporary halt to all Pentagon flights to Israel for top DOD officials and Congress members,&#8221; stated Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. This decision comes in response to the escalating military conflict in the region. The Department of Defense usually facilitates travel for Congress members, including to conflict zones, by providing aircraft and necessary assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2090041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2090040","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2090040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2090040"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2090040\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2090041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2090040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2090040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2090040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}