The US authorities are preparing for the possible evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Middle East.
About it writes The Washington Post newspaper with reference to sources.
It is noted that, according to estimates of the State Department, at the time of the Hamas attack in Israel were about 600 thousand American citizens, about 86 thousand – in Lebanon.
Earlier, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the U.S. does not support the idea of a ceasefire between Israel and the Gaza Strip, because Hamas can take advantage of the “respite”.
US President Joe Biden said that a ceasefire could be discussed after Hamas releases all hostages.