According to The Wall Street Journal, the administration of US President Joe Biden is losing influence in Israeli politics in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Israel has continued active military action despite US efforts to de-escalate, putting US officials in a difficult position.
As the publication notes, the Biden administration is concerned that Israel’s “aggressive measures” could lead to further regional escalation, which could cause political damage to Democrats amid the upcoming elections. However, instead of taking a tougher stance, Washington often finds itself in the role of “bystander,” unable to influence the actions of its important ally. At the same time, US political and military support for Israel remains a key factor in bilateral relations.
At the same time, there is a contradiction within the Biden administration. According to sources, some US officials have expressed satisfaction with Israel’s significant successes in the fight against Hezbollah, despite concerns about the possible consequences of these actions for stability in the region.
The Wall Street Journal highlights that tensions between Jerusalem and Washington are rising as Israel moves increasingly independently in its military campaign and the Biden administration faces a balancing act between supporting an ally and trying to avoid further escalation. of the conflict.
Previously, Kursor wrote that the United States and Israel had disagreements over the response to the Iranian missile attack.
