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Israel Has Not Briefed U.S. on Iran Retaliation Plans, Frustrating Biden Administration

Oct 9, 2024, 04:20 AM

Israeli leaders have not briefed the United States on their plans for a military response to last week's ballistic missile attack by Iran. This lack of communication persists despite American military officials discussing potential support for Israeli retaliation, including intelligence and additional measures. U.S. officials, including those from the Biden administration, have expressed frustration over Israel's reluctance to share details, as they have been repeatedly caught off guard by Israeli military actions in other regions, such as Gaza and Lebanon. The situation, reported by NBC and WSJ, has led to increased tensions between the two allies, with U.S. officials hoping to gain more insight into Israel's planned response to prevent further escalation.