US steps up involvement in Israel's military decisions

In a notable shift‚ the US government is taking a more hands-on approach to Israels military choices. This change comes at a time when the Middle East is dealing with rising problems.

The White House has made two big moves. First‚ its sending about 100 US soldiers and a high-tech anti-missile system to Israel. Second‚ its told Israel to make Gaza aid better within a month‚ or it might not get as much US military help.

These actions show the US is trying to guide Israel more. Its doing this while still helping Israel defend itself‚ but also pushing for better treatment of people in Gaza.

Benjamin Netanyahus government is thinking about how to answer Iran for a missile attack that happened about two weeks ago. The US is worried this could make things worse in the area.

The US is walking a thin line. Its trying to:

• Keep Israel safe
• Stop a bigger fight from starting
• Help people in Gaza who are having a hard time
• Not upset voters back home

This is probably a carrot to try to cajole the Israelis to not go big

But its not clear if this new way will work. Israel often doesnt listen to US advice. And with the US election coming up in about three weeks‚ Netanyahu might wait to see whos going to be the next president before he decides what to do

The US has given Israel a month to make things better in Gaza. But that time will be up after the US picks its new president. This means Netanyahu can choose how much he wants to do what the US asks

All of this is happening as the fight in Gaza has been going on for roughly a year. The US wants to help but also wants Israel to be more careful about hurting people who arent fighting

In the end‚ the US is trying to have more say in what Israel does. But with the election coming soon‚ its hard to know if this new way of doing things will last or make a big difference