Staff Reports
In a spectacular display of indecision, President Joe Biden has recently strolled into the arena of Middle Eastern diplomacy, suggesting that U.S. officials are “discussing” possible responses to Iran’s latest missile strikes against Israel. The president’s expression of concern seems to be more about posturing than actual action, hinting that the gears of real governing might be rusted over after decades of bureaucratic build-up.
As Biden made his way out of the White House, likely off to another ice cream cone, he took time to answer some burning questions from the media—who, let’s be honest, always have a knack for kicking the can down the road. When pressed about whether the U.S. would endorse Israel in targeting Iran’s oil facilities, he offered a half-hearted suggestion that such a response was perhaps a tad too aggressive for his liking. And just when one thought they might get a substantial answer, his train of thought derailed, leading him to switch gears faster than a kid on a sugar high.
Notably, reporters tried to pin down the president on the matter of giving Israel the green light for a counter-strike. In a somewhat defensive tone, Biden emphasized that the U.S. does not “allow” Israel to do anything, claiming they merely offer advice. It appears the White House is attempting to walk a fine line between encouraging action and avoiding full-throttle involvement, which has often proven to be a treacherous tightrope for American leaders in such matters. The president’s unequivocal proclamation that “nothing” would happen that day left many listeners wondering if he had simply been reading from a script in the middle of a nap.
Washington Examiner: Biden ‘discussing’ Israeli response to Iran missile strikes https://t.co/uHo3dAyQzR
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On the ground, however, Israel is not waiting around for Biden’s blessing. Officials in the region have signaled their readiness to respond, having taken the latest missile barrage from Iran in stride—despite the 180 strikes that purportedly caused “minimal damage.” It’s almost as if Israel has resigned itself to the idea that this is just another Tuesday in the world of Middle Eastern chaos. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed that the situation on the northern border is anything but peaceful, as they mourn the loss of eight soldiers killed in combat against Hezbollah.
As the world watches, it remains to be seen how the Biden administration balances its approach while Israel gears up to defend itself. Will they act? Will they be allowed to act? One thing is clear: the only thing more complicated than Middle Eastern geopolitics is trying to decipher the Biden administration’s position on it. With a lack of decisive action, it seems that real leadership has become as elusive as a unity snack in a bipartisan potluck.
