US President Joe Biden has urged Israel to halt special operations raids in Lebanese territory near Israel’s border. Biden expressed his comfort with the idea of these operations stopping and called for a ceasefire to be implemented immediately.
According to a US official, the raids conducted by Israel were described as very precise, targeted, and small in scale. These operations were specifically aimed at targeting Hezbollah’s capabilities, with the approach of 'going in and going out' quickly.
The Biden administration finds itself in a delicate position, trying to balance high tensions following the Israeli attack that resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The administration is working to adjust its military posture to prevent further escalation of the conflict while also striving to deescalate the situation, especially with the US election just five weeks away.
