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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed concern to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about Israel's actions in Lebanon, warning against provoking Hezbollah and creating a pretext for a wider war. Some in the Biden administration are worried about the potential escalation and are pressuring Israel to stand down against Hamas and Hezbollah. The U.S. has demanded an explanation from Israel for the attack on Lebanon, with concerns that it could draw the U.S. and other countries further into the conflict.
President Biden struggles to quell backlash in party over Israel’s response to Hamas. https://t.co/AJVAODWLi2
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"Some in the Biden administration are concerned Israel is trying to provoke Hezbollah and create a pretext for a wider war in Lebanon that could draw the US and other countries further into the conflict, Axios said..." https://t.co/QrWrdPxOBo
Axios: America has demanded an explanation from Israel for the attack on Lebanon The head of the Pentagon, in consultation with the Minister of War of Israel, has expressed his concern about the developments related to the Lebanese border with the Israel He asked the Minister of… https://t.co/Cg9pUNGEsc https://t.co/tSWodeLcS3
Correct that some members of the Israeli cabinet have called for a second front, but there isn't much evidence to support Lloyd Austin's theory that Israeli *actions* in Lebanon are "trying to provoke Hezbollah and create a pretext for a wider war." https://t.co/Z5R3W97tH6
It's a small thing, but the Biden administration is currently pressuring Israel to stand down against Hamas and Hezbollah. https://t.co/W8z2UY6lJA
More and more Democrats are calling on President Joe Biden to exert greater pressure on Israel https://t.co/1aYizS2jct
Some officials of the Biden administration are worried about Israel's attempt to provoke Hezbollah; Biden's top adviser (Amos Hochstein) traveled to Lebanon last week and issued a strong warning to Hezbollah through Lebanese officials.
"Some in the Biden administration are concerned Israel is trying to provoke Hezbollah and create a pretext for a wider war in Lebanon that could draw the U.S. and other countries further into the conflict." https://t.co/LTXS6yHuIE
"Some in the Biden administration are concerned Israel is trying to provoke Hezbollah and create a pretext for a wider war in Lebanon that could draw the U.S. and other countries further into the conflict, according to sources briefed on the issue. Israeli officials flatly deny… https://t.co/V19ZZkvHU1 https://t.co/NNPYDFscz1
⚡️#BREAKING Axios, citing an Israeli source: Austin asked Gallant for clarification regarding the Israeli air strikes in #Lebanon
Austin warned Gallant about Israeli military actions in Lebanon: Axios U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed concern to his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant in a call on Saturday about Israel's role in escalating tensions along the border between Israel and Lebanon,… https://t.co/e2BzXVMOfW
Israeli media reports that the US Secretary of Defense told Gallant: Avoid actions that lead to war with Hezbollah.
Scoop: Austin warned Gallant about Israeli military actions in Lebanon https://t.co/KNm4jBcioa
Scoop: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed concern to his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant in a call on Saturday about Israel's role in escalating tensions along the border between Israel and Lebanon. My story on @axios https://t.co/ahdQhmygc3