As President Joe Biden nears the end of his term, he is leveraging U.S. military aid to Israel in an attempt to shape its actions amid rising tensions with Iran and militant groups. In a letter to Israel’s government, Biden urged increased humanitarian aid to Gaza while deploying advanced anti-missile systems to support Israel’s defense.
Despite this push, experts suggest Biden’s efforts may face limits, particularly as Israel resists outside influence. The U.S. is unlikely to scale back military support, even if the conflict escalates with Iran.
The Biden administration has given Israel 30 days to boost aid to Gaza or risk potential cuts to military aid, as Israel considers a retaliatory strike against Iran.
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