Israel expands military operations amid US calls for restraint
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In a recent government meeting, discussions centered on escalating military operations in the Middle East, particularly involving Israel's actions against Hezbollah and the Houthis, as well as ongoing tensions in Ukraine.
A spokesperson emphasized that Israel's military responses were reactions to ongoing attacks from these groups, asserting the country's right to defend itself against terrorism. The spokesperson noted that while the U.S. supports Israel's right to self-defense, it also advocates for restraint and a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. The operations in Lebanon were described as \"limited,\" targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, although the definition of \"limited\" was not elaborated upon.
The meeting also addressed the situation in Yemen, where the Houthis have been involved in recent hostilities. While the Houthis are not currently designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), the U.S. continues to treat them as a terrorist entity under different designations.
Additionally, the meeting touched on the investigation into the killing of Turkish-American activist Aysehn ul Ezbuy Egi by Israeli forces in the West Bank. The U.S. is awaiting the outcome of an ongoing criminal investigation before considering any further actions, despite calls from over 100 U.S. Congress members for an independent inquiry.
Shifting focus to Ukraine, the spokesperson reiterated that Ukraine has the sovereign right to defend itself against Russian aggression and does not require U.S. permission to strike back. The U.S. has committed an additional $8 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, reinforcing its support amid ongoing conflict.
Overall, the discussions highlighted the complexities of international military engagements and the U.S. government's balancing act between supporting allies and advocating for diplomatic solutions.
A spokesperson emphasized that Israel's military responses were reactions to ongoing attacks from these groups, asserting the country's right to defend itself against terrorism. The spokesperson noted that while the U.S. supports Israel's right to self-defense, it also advocates for restraint and a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. The operations in Lebanon were described as \"limited,\" targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, although the definition of \"limited\" was not elaborated upon.
The meeting also addressed the situation in Yemen, where the Houthis have been involved in recent hostilities. While the Houthis are not currently designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), the U.S. continues to treat them as a terrorist entity under different designations.
Additionally, the meeting touched on the investigation into the killing of Turkish-American activist Aysehn ul Ezbuy Egi by Israeli forces in the West Bank. The U.S. is awaiting the outcome of an ongoing criminal investigation before considering any further actions, despite calls from over 100 U.S. Congress members for an independent inquiry.
Shifting focus to Ukraine, the spokesperson reiterated that Ukraine has the sovereign right to defend itself against Russian aggression and does not require U.S. permission to strike back. The U.S. has committed an additional $8 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, reinforcing its support amid ongoing conflict.
Overall, the discussions highlighted the complexities of international military engagements and the U.S. government's balancing act between supporting allies and advocating for diplomatic solutions.
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