CNN —
US officials have assured top Israeli officials of their full support in the event of a full-out war breaking out on Israel’s northern border with Hezbollah. The Biden administration is prepared to back its ally in such a scenario, emphasizing security assistance without deploying American troops.
An increase in cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah has raised concerns about a potential conflict, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing the US of withholding weapons. Meetings between Israeli and US officials in Washington addressed various topics, including the situation on Israel’s northern border and Iran.
The US aims for diplomatic de-escalation and has dispatched an envoy to the region to help mitigate the conflict. Concerns about Hezbollah overwhelming Israel’s air defenses in a full-blown war highlight the critical importance of US support for Israel.
Possible strategies to ease tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border were also discussed in meetings this week, focusing on returning displaced individuals to their homes.