The U.S. officials fear that Israel will seek American weapons to wage a war on Lebanon as it bombards Hamas targets across Gaza. The HuffPost reported that the U.S. officials have flagged concerns that Israel's Gaza offensive will fuel a broader conflict in the Middle East which can eventually force U.S. troops to enter the war. They are also reportedly angry at how Israel is trying to take advantage of U.S. support. “This is a pivotal moment in history, and we should feel angry about how [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu has literally put our reputation on fire to advance his personal political agenda. The collateral effects to American security are extremely consequential,” HuffPost quoted an U.S. official as saying. Watch for more details.
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