General warns US can’t aid Israel in ‘broader Hezbollah conflict’

The United States is unable to assist Israel in defending against a wider Hezbollah conflict, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, cautioned on Sunday. He highlighted the risks of a full-scale Israeli offensive into Lebanon triggering a broader war, drawing a strong Iranian response in support of Hezbollah.

Brown emphasized that a potential escalation could jeopardize US forces in the region, prompting Washington to engage in discussions with Israeli leaders to advise them on the implications of a larger conflict. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin also shared similar concerns in a recent phone call with his Israeli counterpart.

Amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated readiness to address the situation, underscoring the need for a diplomatic solution. The Biden administration has expressed apprehension about the potential escalation into an all-out war and warned of the strength and capabilities of Hezbollah compared to Hamas.