The warship Gerald R. Ford will return to the United States, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which began in support of Israel after the October 7 Hamas attack, Paralel.Az reports citing RBC-Ukraine.

"Immediately following Hamas' brutal attack on Israel, the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group was ordered to the eastern Mediterranean to contribute to our regional deterrence and defense posture," the U.S. Navy said in a statement.

It is noted that the newest aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy, the Gerald R. Ford, which deploys more than 4,000 troops and eight squadrons of aircraft, has become a powerful symbol of American support, coming to the shores of Israel after an attack by Palestinian militants.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has extended its deployment three times in the hope that this presence will deter Iran and its affiliated groups, including Lebanese Hezbollah, from attacking Israel.