In a new round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict is escalating, the U.S. military confirmed on the 20th, and three U.S. warships and more than 4,000 officers and men under Israeli waters near on standby, ready to respond to emergency situations that may arise.

According to the U.S. Navy stationed in Europe / Africa Command communications, the standby fleet is "Iwo Jima" amphibious group and Marines 24 expedition. The fleet, the amphibious assault ship Iwo Jima "(USS Iwo Jima), the amphibious transport dock ship New York" (USS New York), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall and 4000 I sailors and marines.

The U.S. Navy in Europe / Africa Command, a spokesman for the Department of the U.S. military move "rainy day" so that at any time to mobilize military forces to deal with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could trigger a crisis or emergency situation, to prevent further escalation.