The Israeli government is understandably distressed that Hezbollah missiles have made the northern part of the country a war zone. A significant part of Israel is currently uninhabitable. What should the government do?
It has two options. The first alternative is to reach a cease-fire agreement on Gaza, which will eliminate the justification for the ongoing Hezbollah attacks. The second is to launch an offensive in Lebanon. This option will result in thousands of Israeli casualties–soldiers and civilians alike–with no guarantee of success. It could also result in the direct involvement of Iran, and possibly even a nuclear conflict.
Naturally, the government seems to prefer Option 2. Biden will have to do everything in his power to prevent it from happening. This will have to include making it clear that America will assist Israel in its efforts to defend its territory but will not finance or contribute weapons to an offensive war that is inconsistent with America’s interests.