Recently, there have been subtle changes in the relationship between the United States and Israel. Against the backdrop of the intensifying Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the U.S. position toward Israel has undergone a shift from support to admonition. This shift is not just a barometer of the relationship between the two countries, but also reflects the complex and delicate relationship between the international community, the political posture and military action.
First, we must understand the context of this shift. The United States has long been one of Israel's staunchest allies, providing it with solid support in the international arena. However, as Israel's military campaign in Gaza intensifies, international criticism of its actions has grown. Especially after the United Nations passed the resolution on an immediate ceasefire, the United States found that its own support was difficult to continue to whitewash Israel, and the global voice against Israel was heating up.
Biden's speech at a fundraiser for a re-election election marked a marked change in the U.S. attitude toward Israel. Biden has shown that while Israel has the support of the United States, the European Union, and the vast majority of countries around the world, indiscriminate bombing has led to a decline in support. This statement is different from previous moderate support and shows that the United States is increasingly dissatisfied with Israel's behavior.
From a military point of view, Israel's actions in Gaza have a strong strategic intent. Its military strikes advocate "equality for all," that is, conduct military operations without distinction between Hamas members and civilians. This tactic may be effective in weakening hostile forces in a short period of time, but it has also led to a large number of civilians**, which has drawn widespread condemnation from the international community.
In this context, the warning of the United States is particularly important. Biden's statement can be seen as a public warning to Israel, suggesting that if Israel does not end the conflict in time, it may affect US policy support. This is not only a consideration for Biden's re-election plan, but also a concern for the international public. The dissatisfaction of the Arab community in the United States and the Arab countries in the Middle East may have a far-reaching impact on the domestic and foreign affairs of the United States.
In addition, the U.S. warning to Israel also reflects the pursuit of maximizing national interests. While the United States is maintaining its own image and international standing, it is also weighing the long-term impact of its relations with its allies. In this process, war, political strategy, and military action are intertwined, and together they affect the direction of international relations.
*Control has always been an important tool of U.S. foreign policy. However, after Israel ramps up its military action in Gaza, the United States' control seems to be ineffective, and criticism of Israel at home and abroad is growing.
On 12 December, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on an immediate ceasefire, which, while not enforceable, demonstrated the opposition of the majority of the world's countries to Israel's actions.
Biden**'s public warning marks an important shift in U.S. policy toward Israel, which is now questioning Israel's actions and asking Israel to consider the consequences of its actions.
Although Israel's military action claims that "all beings are equal", this indiscriminate attack has caused widespread controversy from the perspective of international law.
There is also a division within the United States over Israel's military action, with support for Israel on the one hand and human rights concerns on the other.
Conclusion. The U.S. warning to Israel reflects the trade-off between allied support and compliance with international law. How US-Israeli relations develop in the future will depend on Israel's response to US warnings, as well as further responses from the international community.