Biden diplomacy re:Gaza war
Prior to Iran's counterattack the other day (yes, it was in response to a provocation), I suggested that Iran's response would be easily defended, and really only serve the purpose of propaganda. It seems that many commentators agree with this assessment.
Now it is coming out that the US and other western countries were in backchannel communication with Iran - as if there was some advance discussion here on how to respond in a way that shows you are serious, without causing much damage or broadening the war. Biden's comment to Netanyahu seems quite interesting - about how Israel "won" by completely thwarting the attack. And now it seems Israel has backed down to a "threatening words" response.
If this is the case, it is a HUGE diplomatic win for the Biden administration, despite what the war hawks like John Bolton claim. It also seems like Israel is starting to take note that a continued war of this type with Gaza is not in their long-term best interest. Again, should this hold true, it will be a huge diplomatic win for the Biden administration.
Now it is coming out that the US and other western countries were in backchannel communication with Iran - as if there was some advance discussion here on how to respond in a way that shows you are serious, without causing much damage or broadening the war. Biden's comment to Netanyahu seems quite interesting - about how Israel "won" by completely thwarting the attack. And now it seems Israel has backed down to a "threatening words" response.
If this is the case, it is a HUGE diplomatic win for the Biden administration, despite what the war hawks like John Bolton claim. It also seems like Israel is starting to take note that a continued war of this type with Gaza is not in their long-term best interest. Again, should this hold true, it will be a huge diplomatic win for the Biden administration.
46-50, M
