The White House’s claim to have secretly backed Israel’s moves against Hezbollah reeks of revisionism, especially given its well-documented opposition to Israel’s strategy at nearly every turn. For years, the U.S. urged restraint, fearing that an aggressive approach would destabilize the region or trigger a broader conflict, all while Israel faced daily threats from Hezbollah. Washington’s hesitation wasn’t about concern for Israel’s security—it was more about preserving its fragile diplomatic chessboard, where Middle Eastern stability took precedence over the immediate safety of one of its closest allies.
Now, with Nasrallah’s demise, the White House wants to rewrite history, pretending it had been on board all along. It’s a cynical attempt to claim credit for a strategy it once actively opposed, trying to turn a reluctant stance into a behind-the-scenes triumph. This kind of maneuver is not only disingenuous but insults the efforts and risks taken by those who pushed forward despite American disapproval. The White House is attempting to cash in on a success they neither orchestrated nor fully supported.
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