Israel's Use of U.S. Weapons Sparks Concerns of Widening Conflict

The US has rebuked Israel for launching more than 30 attacks on the Lebanese military over the past two months, causing concern in the Biden administration and prompting sharp criticism from top US officials. While some of the strikes were believed to be accidental, intended for Hezbollah, others were less clear in their intention. The US is frustrated by the scope of the incidents as it sees the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) as a potential partner in any future peace settlement between Israel and Lebanon. The US is also concerned about the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza expanding to the north. Israel has apologized for some of the strikes, but the US has urged Israel to exercise more restraint and avoid civilian casualties.