Biden Urges Caution in Israel's Middle East Strategy

Recent Israeli airstrikes targeted sites in Syria's Homs and Hama provinces, reportedly hitting an Iranian car factory, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The US has warned Israel against a military campaign in Lebanon similar to its operations in Gaza, following a call between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Biden emphasized minimizing civilian casualties, especially in densely populated areas like Beirut, while affirming Israel's right to self-defense against Hezbollah. Despite a proposed ceasefire, clashes continue in Lebanon, with Hezbollah accepting an agreement that Israel's response allegedly undermined. Concurrently, tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified, with Israel promising a 'lethal' response to Iran's missile attack. Biden, however, has expressed opposition to Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, stressing diplomacy and the need to avoid a broader conflict.