The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were carrying out a major operation to invade Lebanon, according to sources close to the US government. However, this weekend the White House intervened to dissuade Israeli authorities from carrying out a full-scale invasion. The Biden administration has put pressure on the government of Benjamin Netanyahu, make Israel agree to limit itself to “punctual” attacksgeographically limited and of short duration.
“I’m better informed than you think. And I’m comfortable with (the Israelis) stopping. There should be a ceasefire now“said an enigmatic Joe Biden.
The Israeli Defense Ministry itself has confirmed that it keeps the United States informed of ongoing military operations, although some analysts point out that American diplomacy It is far from presenting itself as an effective brake on conflict.
Ruth Ferrero, professor of political science and researcher at the Complutense Institute of International Studies, said this morning on the Al Rojo Vivo show that “the United States continues to protect Israelnot only protecting, but also provide more funds. This week they allocated $8.7 billion to promote this so-called Israeli self-defense. »
For his part, Pedro Rodríguez, professor of international relations at Comillas ICAI-ICADE and Complutense universities, indicated: “Everything that has happened since October 7 demonstrates the great autonomy of Israel in relation to the United States. Netanyahu can tell Biden. will do things right, but the reality is that Israel follows its own interests“.
In the same spirit, international analyst Ignacio Cembrero stressed that Israeli intentions “go far beyond what has been publicly declared.” They have one chance and no one will stop them.“.
Despite the White House’s efforts to contain the escalation, There are fears that the situation will spread. However, they do not expect an imminent response from Iran.
