Joe Biden’s government is being considered weak in its ability to contain the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, according to an assessment by ESPM International Relations professor, Denilde Holzhacker, in an interview with CNN Brazil .
The expert highlights that the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has shown an intensification in his position against the UN, going so far as to consider Secretary-General António Guterres as “persona non grata”. This attitude indicates that Israel will not accept any of the UN Security Council resolutions.
Israel’s dependence on the USA
Holzhacker emphasizes the central role of the United States in this scenario, highlighting Israel’s dependence on American protection, especially evidenced during the recent attack on Iran. “Without American protection to be able to intercept Iranian missiles, Israel would not have as much capacity, despite of having a very large military force”, says the professor.
However, the expert points to the fragility of the Biden government, which is in the middle of an electoral process and has not been able to contain Netanyahu’s actions. “The government has made an effort to maintain Israel and, in this matter of Iran, maintain a situation that does not lead to an escalation in which the United States would have to be directly involved in the war,” explains Holzhacker.
The professor highlights that direct US involvement in the conflict would be a major internal problem for Biden, especially at a decisive moment in the American elections. Thus, the American government seeks a delicate balance between supporting Israel and avoiding an escalation that could require direct military intervention by the United States in the region.
This content was originally published in Biden is weak in containing the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, says professor on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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