A Politico report indicates that despite official statements from the Joe Biden administration, behind-the-scenes discussions in Washington are showing support for Israeli moves to increase military pressure on Hezbollah.
Officials express approval of Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy of shifting military efforts from the southern front to the north, which should contribute to a political solution to the conflict.
According to information previously provided by Kursor, Israeli officials say that the current military operation in Lebanon is aimed at clearing Hezbollah positions near the border with Israel. The Axios portal cites senior US officials who say the goal of the operation is to eliminate Hezbollah’s presence near the border, allowing tens of thousands of Israelis who fled their homes due to the attacks to return home. Lebanon.
Before the start of this operation, Israel gained the support of the United States, convincing American leaders of the clarity of its intentions. Israeli authorities promised that after the destruction of Hezbollah’s infrastructure, its troops would withdraw from Lebanon. A US official said that during 48 hours of high-level talks, Israel presented a plan that would involve the destruction of Hezbollah facilities and a rapid withdrawal of troops.
The Biden administration supported the operation’s strategic objective of preventing the possibility of Hezbollah attacks against Israeli population centers. At the same time, U.S. officials have expressed concern that what began as an operation limited in time and scope could escalate into a longer, larger conflict, as has happened in the past in Lebanon.
Additionally, the Biden administration has privately warned Israel that an invasion could increase support for Hezbollah among the Lebanese population. President Biden also emphasized the importance of achieving a truce once the operation is over.
Kursor also reported that an Israeli official made a serious accusation against the United States.
