US frustrated by Israel’s reluctance to share plans against Iran

The president of USA Joe Biden and the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu had a call this Wednesday, October 9 .

This is the first time the two leaders have been together for more than a month, according to the Wall Street Journal . and in conversation They discussed military retaliation against which Israeli forces are considering Iran .

It should be remembered that October 1 Iran carried out a stroke with around 180 ballistic missiles against Israel .

This offensive was an act of retaliation for ground operations launched by Israel in Lebanon end of September.

And also for the murder of the head of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah on the 27th of the same month, after Israeli forces carried out bombings on positions in Beirut.

After this episode, the Prime Minister Netanyahu said he would lead a counterattack against Iran raising concerns that they could direct projectiles at their oil or nuclear facilities.

This, in the middle of a scenario in which tensions gradually increased Middle East since October 7, 2023 .

It was on this date that the activist group Hamas led a direct offensive against Israel, which left 1,200 dead and 250 hostages kidnapped.

For his part, Israel responded with continued attacks on the Gaza Strip, killing more than 41,000 people. according to local authorities.

The conflict in the region has progressed to the point where Israel has clashes with Hamas in Gaza, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, with the Houthis in Yemen, with Iran and with Shiite militias in Syria and Iraq .

Cross-attacks and threats of reprisals reawaken fears over whether Israel’s response to Iranian offensive in early October could trigger a wider war in the region.

According to the aforementioned American newspaper, the government of US seeks to convince Israel not to attack Iranian oil or nuclear facilities .

During the half-hour call held on Wednesday, October 9, President Biden reiterated his “iron commitment to Israel’s security” and condemned Iran’s missile attack earlier this month. according to a White House press release.

Likewise, according to the statements of an Israeli official collected by the Newspaper, They discussed Israel’s counterattack plans .

However, it is assured that Neither the United States nor Israel has indicated that their leaders have reached an agreement. .

However, the White House statement indicates that “agreed to stay in close contact over the next few days” .

The Washington report also specifies that the president Biden stressed need for ‘diplomatic deal’ allow Israeli and Lebanese civilians displaced by the fighting to return to their homes.

Meanwhile, the president urged Israel to minimize civilian casualties in airstrikes against Beirut and He stressed “the urgency of renewing diplomacy” to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza .

Within the Biden administration, according to Newspaper, It is frustrating that Israel carried out various surprise attacks in Gaza and Lebanon without warning in advance. to the authorities of the North American country.

It is stated that The United States is trying to avoid a major escalation in the Middle East.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were scheduled to meet for Wednesday October 9.

However, as the Pentagon reported, the first postponed his trip .

An Israeli official assured, according to the aforementioned media, that the Prime Minister Netanyahu blocked Gallant from traveling to the United States on Tuesday evening as they continue to plan the retaliatory operation.

For their part, US officials have stated that They have no details on when the Israeli attack will take place or what targets it will be directed at. .

White House officials also said that The Israeli offensive against Nasrallah in Beirut was carried out without prior warning to Washington .

Minister Gallant informed Secretary Austin of the attack in a call, to which the latter responded: “Excuse me, what did you say?” .

Later that day, they had a second contact, during which The American asked if Israel was ready to be “alone” when it comes to defending yourself.

With this question, according to officials, he expressed his inconvenience due to lack of notice .

The frustration was due, at least in part, to the fact that They did not have enough time to position their forces, in case they had to go to the defense of Israel or American troops. who are in the region.

The person responsible for leading United States Central Command in the Middle East, Army General Erik Kurilla traveled to Israel on Sunday to meet with Minister Gallant. and senior Israeli military commanders.

In this case, according to the aforementioned media, warned of the consequences that an offensive against Iranian nuclear sites or oil installations could have .

To date, U.S. officials They did not say whether Israel had given a guarantee that it would inform Washington before launching an attack on Iran. » announced Netanyahu.

But they declared that The United States and Israel have held frequent discussions .

As reported by Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh on Tuesday October 8, Austin and Gallant have spoken more than 80 times in the past year .

US officials have stated that Israel’s defense secretary was expected to provide at least some details of the plan during Wednesday’s meeting, but it was ultimately postponed. .