Amid escalating violence along the Israeli-Lebanese border, a senior White House aide will travel to Israel on Monday for talks centered on preventing an all-out war with Hezbollah, a Biden Administration official disclosed.
The official, who spoke to the press on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that Amos Hochstein would spearhead the White House’s diplomatic efforts.
Hochstein, a longtime ally and adviser of President Biden, has represented US interests in Lebanon on multiple occasions, playing a key role in navigating the complex negotiations between Israel, the Lebanese government, and Hezbollah.
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Recent media reports have claimed that senior members of the Biden Administration have begun voicing serious concerns about a possible escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Last week, an Israeli airstrike killed a senior Hezbollah commander only 6 miles from the border. Taleb Sami Abdullah’s death, believed to be the militia’s highest-ranking leader to die so far in the eight months of cross-border fighting, prompted Hezbollah to launch multiple massive volleys of rockets at northern Israel.
Yesterday, IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari released an English-language statement saying that Israel may be compelled to respond in force.
“Hezbollah’s increasing aggression is bringing us to the brink of what could be a wider escalation, one that could have devastating consequences for Lebanon and the entire region,” Hagari said.