U.S. Administration Urges Israeli Escalation

Politico reported on September 30 that despite the Biden administration's public calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon, "White House officials privately told Israeli officials that they agreed with the plan to escalate in Lebanon and shift its focus to the north." The report, which cited U.S. and Israeli officials, said the message was delivered by Brett McGurk, the top Middle East official on the National Security Council, and Amos Hochstein, an Israeli-born veteran of the Israel Defense Forces who works as a special advisor for President Biden.

McGurk and Hochstein "relayed to their Israeli counterparts that -– while they still urged a cautious approach -– the timing was likely opportune for such a move, especially after Hezbollah had been significantly degraded in the months prior." McGurk, Hochstein, and other top U.S. officials are describing the war in Lebanon "as a history-defining moment -– one that will reshape the Middle East for the better for years to come," Politico reported.

This adds to the perception that public claims from U.S. officials that they have been seeking a ceasefire in Lebanon and working toward a diplomatic solution are a fraud.

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October 5, 2024

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