Everyone is aware of the military and economic aid that the United States provides to Israel as an open secret even as the United States plays the role of an impartial mediator in the Israel-Lebanon war . America’s involvement in the war is clear to the world. The picture is very clear, even as peace talks and talks to end the war are gaining momentum. Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon have long been official terrorist organizations for the United States. America will do whatever it takes to root out both factions. The United States has long viewed Hamas and Hezbollah as serious threats to its regional stability and interests. It is America’s long-term need to destroy both groups.
Currently, America’s revenge is aimed at Israel, but before this, America had made plans for war against Hezbollah. America’s antagonism to Hezbollah, which is strongly Iran-backed and intransigent to American interests, dates back to Hezbollah’s founding in 1980. In the 1983 conflict with Hezbollah, the United States lost 241 soldiers. The United States has long been angered by the rise of Hezbollah, which has sought to expand its influence across the Middle East with the help of Iran. Another reason is the fear of Hezbollah becoming a challenger to its main ally, Israel.
The United States has deployed many strategies to destroy Hamas and Hezbollah. Military intervention, economic sanctions, and diplomatic efforts aimed at isolating the two sides have all been tried. The United States has provided military assistance to Israel for its human rights abuses in Gaza. Measures were taken to protect Israeli citizens and undermine Hamas’s ability to operate. In addition to military action, the United States has also taken several counter-terrorism measures targeting both organizations. These included sharing intelligence with allies, economic sanctions against individuals and institutions that support these groups, and cutting off their funding sources.
The United States has worked closely with many countries, particularly the Gulf states, to enforce these sanctions and reduce the operational capabilities of Hamas and Hezbollah. The United States supported the Lebanese Armed Forces against Hezbollah, with the aim of strengthening the Lebanese government and reducing Hezbollah’s autonomy. In a speech at the UN, US President Joe Biden made a serious accusation that we should work together to deny oxygen to the terrorists of Lebanon and Hezbollah.
Hamas and Hezbollah remain unfazed by any of these US challenges. Therefore, both the groups that have been surviving against the resistance with the United States for ages have strong popular support. Hamas, which is fighting against American machinations, and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which is fighting against external threats, especially Israel, are standing in the position of the right. American strategy has often unexpectedly humbled America itself. For example, US military intervention during the war also led to increased anti-American sentiment.
The challenges posed by Hamas and Hezbollah to the United States are their anti-American policies and strong support from Iran. America is trying hard to weaken them in various ways. However, the resilience of Hamas and Hezbollah, their role in Middle Eastern politics, and the full support of Iran pose a challenge to the United States.
As the situation worsens, Hezbollah, which has more military power than Hamas, can raise a war cry against the United States, which is bringing war cries to groups striving for stability and peace in a troubled region. If there is a direct entry of Iran into it, the United States will really be under sanctions.
