TheAltWorld The US is not “Worried” About an Israeli War with Lebanon
The entire point of Israel’s existence in its current form is as a military forward operating base of US hegemony in the Middle East;
The use of Hamas as a pretext to launch an unprecedented, region-wide military campaign was always meant to eventually involve Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran;
Israel is obviously over-extending itself and risking its own best interests (as a functioning nation state) by pursuing a multi-front war, but from Washington’s perspective, it is a worthwhile “Hail Mary pass” to reassert control over the region ahead of a quickly closing window of opportunity regardless of the effects on Israel itself;
Israel’s relationship is similar to Ukraine’s and if Ukraine were to survive 30, 40, or even 50 years in its current state as a US proxy waging war against its neighbors – it would develop just as deep a relationship with the US as Israel including support for it being a “litmus test” for Congress members – if that isn’t already a prerequisite;
Just as the US is willing to fight its enemies to the last Ukrainian, it is likewise willing to fight multiple nations and organizations in the Middle East to the last Israeli;
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