Military confrontation between Israel, the United States, and Iran, where Israeli and U.S. forces, aided by Arab allies, successfully defended against an Iranian aerial barrage. Despite this, tensions remain high, with Israel poised to respond and concerns about potential escalation. The cooperation highlights the evolving dynamics in the Middle East, including the impact of the Abraham Accords and shared opposition to Iran. While the defense was seen as a victory, questions linger about the broader implications and potential for further conflict. [ad_1] It was so close. Had just one missile…
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In Threatening Israel, Biden Hopes to Avoid a Rupture
[ad_1] By the time President Biden hung up the phone, he had finally delivered the threat he had refused to make for months: Israel had to change course, he told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, or the United States would. But as the conversation ended on Thursday, aides to Mr. Biden said, the president had reason to hope that the message had gotten through and that he would not have to carry out his threat after all. During the call, Mr. Biden outlined several specific commitments he wanted Israel to make…