The diplomatic marathon to find a solution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to make international headlines. As the Israeli ground offensive in Gaza looms, US President Joe Biden has called for preserving civilian lives. In an intense diplomatic process, American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is traveling to several countries in the region in order to find a peaceful solution to the crisis.
The United States, while supporting Israel in its right to respond to the deadly Hamas attack, seeks to avoid a bloodbath that would have disastrous consequences for the Jewish state and for the stability of the region. Washington thus wishes to prevent a potentially devastating escalation, by urging Israel to show restraint in its military actions.
But what is the real objective of the United States in this crisis? Pascal Boniface, renowned geopolitical scientist, explains that the first priority for Washington is to reassure Israel of its unwavering support. The deployment of aircraft carriers in the Eastern Mediterranean aims to deter any Iranian attack in response to the Israeli offensive. It is therefore a question both of reaffirming the traditional support of the United States for Israel and of protecting its own interests in the region.
However, the United States must also deal with international political issues. If the ground offensive in Gaza results in high casualties and blatant violations of international law, the United States’ unconditional support for Israel could cause problems for it in other parts of the world. Indeed, it would weaken international support for Israel and could provoke intercommunal violence in the region.
Furthermore, the relationship between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu is known to be more tense than that between Donald Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister. Despite their differences, the current crisis has not deteriorated ties between the two countries, as Biden has not questioned the decisions made by Trump, including the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
In this delicate situation, Anthony Blinken continues his diplomatic marathon in the region, seeking to obtain the support of Arab partners to contain the situation and avoid regional escalation. Its objective is also to calm tensions in the West Bank, where clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians have already caused numerous victims since the start of hostilities.
In conclusion, the role of the United States in this crisis is complex. They seek to ensure their support for Israel while avoiding a humanitarian catastrophe. Their objective is to prevent an escalation of the conflict and find a peaceful solution, working with regional actors. The diplomatic marathon continues, in the hope of reaching a resolution that preserves civilian lives and brings peace to the region.