Diplomatic efforts are currently underway at the White House to prevent a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has made it difficult for both sides to achieve a ceasefire, with Hezbollah increasing rocket and drone attacks on Israel in recent weeks.
The Biden administration is working tirelessly to ease tensions between Israel and the Lebanese armed group, who have escalated their attacks in recent months. Hezbollah, backed by Iran and allied with Hamas, has been launching rockets and drones into Israeli territories.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces immense pressure to respond to these attacks. While Hezbollah has linked its actions to the ceasefire in Gaza, the US disagrees with this view. The US believes that any escalation of violence could lead to a larger regional conflict that would be catastrophic for the region.
Recent videos released by Hezbollah show their drones conducting reconnaissance over Israeli territories, which has increased tensions between both sides even further. Both sides have signaled a potential escalation in the conflict, which has led foreign governments to urge their citizens to leave Lebanon due to fears of a larger regional conflict.
The risk of further escalation is high, and diplomatic solutions are being sought by the Biden administration. The US wants to avoid being dragged into a Middle East conflict just before the upcoming presidential election. Financial considerations and the risk of a broader regional conflict are key concerns for the US government.
The Biden administration has proposed several ideas aimed at easing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, including withdrawing Hezbollah within 7 km of the border and expanding peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon.
While both sides remain tense, there is hope that diplomatic efforts will succeed in preventing a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah.
