US President Joe Biden is set to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss potential military actions against Iran.
The conversation will also cover the ongoing conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as confirmed by three US officials.
Biden and his team have been considering a call with Netanyahu since late September, marking their first known dialogue since August amidst escalating tensions with Hezbollah and Iran.
The situation in the Middle East remains tense following a missile attack from Iran last week, which was viewed as retaliation for Israel’s increased military actions in Lebanon.
On Tuesday, Iran conducted a two-wave ballistic missile attack in response to the killing of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut and the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.
Although the barrage consisted of 180 missiles, Israeli reports indicate that most were intercepted and there were no casualties. Iran claimed the strikes targeted three military bases near Tel Aviv.
In response, Netanyahu vowed retaliation, stating that Iran “made a big mistake and will pay,” while the US expressed strong support for Israel.
“Make no mistake, the United States is fully, fully, fully supportive of Israel,” Biden emphasized at the White House, indicating ongoing discussions regarding a response to the missile attacks.
As the region watches closely, the question remains whether Israel will choose to de-escalate tensions or confront its adversaries with US backing.
