'Israel-Palestine War', Possibility of US Military Mobilization Arises with Hezbollah's Entry

There are reports that the United States is discussing the possibility of deploying military forces if Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite militant group, participates in the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

U.S. President Joe Biden (center) is delivering a speech on the 10th (local time) in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris (left) and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. [Image source=Yonhap News]

On the 17th (local time), the American internet media Axios cited three U.S. government officials and one Israeli official familiar with the matter, reporting that scenarios involving the use of U.S. troops if Hezbollah joins the fight and attacks Israel have recently been discussed in several White House meetings. Decisions regarding the use of U.S. military force are expected to depend on the scope of Hezbollah's attacks and Israel's response capabilities. Two U.S. officials also explained that the U.S. administration is taking all possible measures to prevent Hezbollah's participation but is also preparing for scenarios in which the opposite occurs.

The White House has repeatedly stated since the early stages of the war that there are no plans to deploy U.S. troops. However, given the possibility that Iran, Israel's adversary, and Hezbollah, supported by Iran, may join the conflict, it is analyzed that scenarios involving U.S. troop deployment are also being reviewed.

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