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I’m Watching the Biden Administration React to Israeli Strikes on the US-Backed Lebanese Army — And It’s Deeply Concerning
I’ve been following the latest developments in the Middle East closely, and like many of you, I’m alarmed by what I’m seeing. The Biden administration is reportedly growing increasingly concerned over dozens of Israeli military strikes that have targeted positions associated with the Lebanese Armed Forces—an army that the U.S. has spent years funding, equipping, and training.
Let that sink in for a moment. These aren’t just random hits. I’m talking about a direct military ally of the United States coming under fire from another close U.S. ally. It’s messy, complicated, and dangerous. I can’t help but feel that this could escalate into something even more destabilizing if cooler heads don’t prevail.
From what I’ve read, the strikes have raised eyebrows and alarm bells inside the U.S. national security community. I understand Israel’s concern about Hezbollah’s growing influence in southern Lebanon, but I also believe this sort of military pressure puts innocent lives—and diplomatic relationships—at serious risk. The U.S. has long supported Lebanon’s army as a counterweight to Hezbollah, and these strikes risk undermining that entire strategy.
Personally, I’m struggling with the double bind the U.S. now faces. How do we continue backing Israel while watching them attack units from an army we’ve propped up for over a decade?
I don’t claim to have all the answers—but I do know that more violence isn’t it. If the Biden administration doesn’t navigate this carefully, it could strain U.S. credibility in the region and deepen an already fractured landscape.
I’ll be watching closely, hoping for diplomacy to take the wheel. Because at the end of the day, what’s at stake here is not just politics—but people.
Specialty: Environmental Reporting, UK & EU Politics, Public Policy
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Location: London, United Kingdom
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