International

The recent death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike has intensified the already complex situation for President Joe Biden, particularly in the context of escalating tensions in the Middle East. While Nasrallah’s death was welcomed by U.S. officials, including Biden, who referred to it as a "measure of justice" for victims of Hezbollah’s terror, the incident adds another layer of complexity to the president’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate violence between Israel and its regional adversaries. Biden’s administration is working tirelessly to prevent further conflict, particularly as Nasrallah’s death risks triggering retaliatory actions by Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed proxies in the region. Despite supporting Israel’s right to self-defense, Biden ...