[theold]

Now, U.S. officials have dropped their calls for a ceasefire, arguing that circumstances have changed.

"We do support Israel launching these incursions to degrade Hezbollah's infrastructure so ultimately we can get a diplomatic resolution," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told a press briefing earlier this week.

The course change reflects conflicting U.S. goals - containing the ever-growing Middle East conflict while also severely weakening Iran-backed Hezbollah.

https://www.reuters.com/world/caught-bet...024-10-12/

[Niubee]

Ceasefire usually for Israel regroup and restock weapons.

Whack harder on Israel