According to reports, Congressman Cory Mills, a representative from the Republican Party in Florida, has recently undertaken a trip to Israel with the purpose of aiding in the evacuation of American citizens who find themselves stranded in the midst of the current conflict in the region. According to The Floridian, Mills expeditiously responded to the problem by promptly traveling to Israel, representing the state of Florida.
The precise whereabouts of Mills are intentionally withheld for security reasons. However, Mills expressed his commitment to demonstrating solidarity with the Israeli population and aiding in the evacuation of American citizens during the severe Hamas assault, considering it a responsibility he felt obliged to undertake as an American.
Mills is an esteemed battle Veteran of the U.S. Army who has been recognized for his exceptional service with the Bronze Star award.
BREAKING! As first reported by @Floridianpress, U.S. Congressman @CoryMillsFL is on the ground in Israel assisting in the rescue of American citizens! It’s been reported that he was able to aid in the rescue of dozens of Americans so far, but there are still hundreds more… pic.twitter.com/ifIeW1ppK7
— David Pollack (@ThePollackShow) October 11, 2023
This is not the initial occurrence of Mills’ bravery. In the year 2021, prior to his election to the House of Representatives, Mills, who was then an ordinary citizen, arranged for the chartering of an aircraft to Afghanistan with the purpose of rescuing American individuals who had been abandoned subsequent to the exit of the Biden government. The audacious endeavor encountered obstacles, as it has been alleged that Mills faced the imminent risk of being targeted by U.S. military personnel during the execution of the mission.
On Wednesday, it was claimed that armed drones affiliated with Hezbollah allegedly breached Israeli airspace from the northern region of Lebanon, so instigating a multi-front conflict for Israel. Based on field observations, a significant number of alarms were activated in the northern regions of Israel. The confirmation of the infiltration by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is still pending.
There have been reports indicating that the United States government has made the decision to promptly evacuate its embassy located in Beirut, Lebanon, as a response to the recent escalation. However, it is important to note that the embassy has refuted these assertions. The U.S. State Department has issued a statement advising American residents currently residing in Lebanon to exercise caution. However, it should be noted that the embassy is not undergoing evacuation measures.
UPDATE: Reports now indicating it was drones, not paraglides.
Sirens still sounding in the north.
Residents asked to shelter immediately.
Updates to come.
— Hamdah Salhut (@hamdahsalhut) October 11, 2023
Hezbollah’s presence in Lebanon has historically caused conflict along Israel’s northern flank. If true, the current assault will represent a dramatic change in the Middle East’s Israel-Hamas conflict.
In the early 1980s, when Israel occupied southern Lebanon, Hezbollah arose with Iran’s support. Hezbollah has grown both a military wing and a political arm over time. They occupy seats in the Lebanese parliament and politically represent a sizable percentage of the Shiite population in Lebanon. Their army is well-trained and armed, and it has participated in numerous battles both inside and outside of Lebanon.
#BREAKING: Images from southern Lebanon pic.twitter.com/3FwOvHgpDZ
— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) October 11, 2023
Hezbollah has fought with Israel in a number of conflicts, such as the 2006 Lebanon War, the South Lebanon War (1985–2000), and the Lebanese Civil War. Along the Israeli-Lebanese border, the group has carried out tunneling operations, raids, and rocket strikes into Israel.
Reminders if northern front opens.
Hezbollah is a terrorist organization controlled by Iran.
Hezbollah like Hamas uses human shields.
Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad sit together in Beirut in a joint cell coordinated by Iran.
Hezbollah threat much greater. Massive arsenal…
— Richard Goldberg (@rich_goldberg) October 11, 2023
Hezbollah or its military branch has been classified as a terrorist organization by the US, Canada, the EU, the Arab League, and a number of other nations and organizations. However, Iran, which sees Hezbollah as a strategic ally and a counterweight to Israel in the area, has provided the organization with substantial financial, political, and military backing.
The group has exacerbated sectarian tensions in Lebanon and throughout the Middle East by serving as a stooge for Iranian goals.
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