Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end

US President Biden is increasing US military support to Israel while pressuring for humanitarian aid in Gaza. This strategy aims to influence Israeli actions against Iran, but its effectiveness remains uncertain.

In his final months in office, President Joe Biden is signaling new willingness to use US military assistance to Israel as both a carrot and a stick to influence its high-stakes confrontation with Iran and Iran-backed militant groups.