US commandos on the ground in Israel helping to locate hostages

American commandos are assisting Israel in locating and rescuing the hostages taken during Hamas’ cross-border attacks. The US Special Operations forces are working alongside FBI and state department experts to coordinate efforts with Israeli counterparts. While the commandos are not assigned combat roles, they are advising on the complexities of a potential ground invasion of Gaza. The US forces in the region are also prepared to assist American citizens and secure embassies if needed. The exact number of commandos deployed has not been disclosed.