Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Five killed in the Israeli bombing of a civilian vehicle on Al-Qassam Street in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip
Hamas confirms that it has no connection to the shooting incident in Rafah and affirms its commitment to the ceasefire agreement
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Two civilians were killed and four others, including a child and an infant, were injured in an Israeli bombing of a house belonging to the Al-Banna family in the al-Sabra neighborhood, south of Gaza City
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targets the vicinity of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, west of Gaza City
Al-Qassam: We will postpone the handover of the body of the Israeli captive we found, which was scheduled for today, due to the occupation's violations
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: Israeli occupation aircraft launch airstrikes on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip
Netanyahu's office: At the end of the security consultations, the prime minister instructed the military to launch massive military strikes on the Gaza Strip immediately
President Aoun: We urge the activation of the monitoring committee, the cessation of hostilities, ongoing Israeli violations, attacks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to US Envoy Morgan Ortagus: Southerners must be enabled to return to their homes and rebuild
Syrian sources: The Israeli occupation has begun withdrawing from the areas it infiltrated last night in the Quneitra countryside.

Washington devising plans to respond to attacks, fearing regional war

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Politico
  • 5 Jan 2024 03:44
  • 3 Shares
3 Min Read

Biden administration officials are drawing up plans to address the factors that they believe would take the war on Gaza to a broader, prolonged regional dimension.

  • x
  • President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Tel Aviv.
    President Joe Biden meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in "Tel Aviv". (AP)

A report published by Politico on Friday at dawn revealed that Biden administration officials are devising strategies and plans for the US to address the factors that they believe could cause the war on Gaza to spill over and escalate to a more extensive and prolonged regional war.

Four individuals familiar with the situation, including a senior administration official, shared insights into internal deliberations regarding scenarios that might drag the US into yet another Middle East war, according to Politico, adding that all were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive and ongoing national security conversations.

Plans to challenge the Yemeni Armed Forces

The US forces are formulating strategies to confront the Yemeni Armed Forces who have been targeting Israeli, Israeli-affiliated, and Israeli-bound vessels in the Red Sea, as revealed by three US officials familiar with the discussions, Politico reported.

Related News

ASEAN demands end to US blockade on Cuba at UNGA

Venezuela denounces US blockade on Cuba at UNGA

One of the officials suggested that this could involve hitting targets in Yemen, an option previously considered by the military.
 
Meanwhile, intelligence officials are devising strategies to predict and counter potential attacks on the US in Iraq and Syria, as reported by one of the aforementioned officials. Simultaneously, they are actively working to identify potential targets for the Yemeni Armed Forces in their upcoming strikes.

Expansion of war could affect Biden's campaign 

As per Politico, this escalation might lead to President Joe Biden's increased involvement in the Middle East, coinciding with the heated 2024 campaign season. His campaign is pushing to shift the focus toward domestic issues during this period.

The likelihood of a broader war is increasing, as per officials, in the wake of recent escalations in Iraq, Lebanon, and Iran over the past few days. These incidents have persuaded some within the administration that the war on Gaza has now officially expanded well beyond the borders of the Strip — a scenario the US has allegedly sought to avert for months.

Read next: Another Biden admin official resigns over response to Gaza War: Axios

According to Politico, the unfolding events pose significant risks not only to regional security but also to Biden's chances of reelection. Upon assuming office, he pledged to end wars, a commitment that became starkly evident with the tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan, marking the conclusion of two decades of US occupation.

On that note, as Biden concludes his first term, he is perceived as a strong advocate for Ukraine and "Israel" especially in terms of its ongoing aggression on Gaza. Even in the absence of US troops in these wars, voters might view the upcoming 2024 election as an opportunity to express their stance on a pivotal foreign policy question: the extent of America's involvement in foreign wars.

  • United States
  • Gaza Strip
  • war on Gaza
  • Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
  • Palestine
  • Israel
  • Israeli occupation forces
  • US President Joe Biden
  • Israeli occupation
  • Gaza
  • Joe Biden
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

'Israel’s Digital Iron Dome: Weaponizing the web against Palestine

  • Technology
  • 24 Oct 2025
Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

Arab League chief exposes secret US deal shielding 'Israel’s' nukes

  • Politics
  • 27 Oct 2025
Abu Hamza, the spokesperson for the Al-Quds Brigades, during a speech televised on October 22, 2025 (Al-Quds Brigades Military Media)

Al-Quds Brigades' Abu Hamza mourns leaders, vows continued resistance

  • Politics
  • 22 Oct 2025
US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

US missionary kidnapped in Niger capital, suspected taken toward Mali

  • Africa
  • 23 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Members of the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and Egyptian workers search for the bodies of hostages in a tunnel discovered during searches in Hamad City, Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 (AP)
Politics

'Israel' obstructing Gaza body recovery, creating false claims: Hamas

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawwaf Salam talks to US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus at the Grand Serail in Beirut, Lebanon, October 28, 2025 (NNA)
Politics

Salam conveys to Ortagus goals behind any possible negotiations

Writers boycott NYT, demand justice as Gaza media ban faces court
Politics

300+ writers boycott NYT Opinion, cite persistent anti-Palestine bias

Settlers attack West Bank olive harvesters, Injure 3 Palestinians
Politics

Settlers attack West Bank olive harvesters, injure 3 Palestinians

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS