In the event of an “all-out war” with Hezbollah, the United States has assured Israel of its support, American media outlet CNN reported Friday. The report comes as cross-border strikes by both Israel and Hezbollah, which began on Oct. 8, have intensified in recent weeks.
The U.S. media outlet revealed that senior U.S. officials had “reassured” an Israeli delegation — including Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi — visiting Washington this week of American support. “Should all-out war break out on the northern border between Israel and Hezbollah, the Biden administration is fully prepared to support its ally, according to a senior administration official,” CNN reports. The Israeli delegation met with various Biden administration officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, White House Middle East Coordinator Brett McGurk and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, it adds