US Helped Track Hezbollah Attack Against Israel But Didn’t Join Preemptive Strike, US Defense Official Says

By Times of Israel
Posted on 08/25/24 | News Source:

Jerusalem, Israel - Aug. 25, 2024 -  (TOI) The United States provided intelligence and surveillance support to Israel by tracking rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah but did not participate in the actual strikes in Lebanon or in shooting down any incoming projectiles. A U.S. defense official, speaking anonymously, emphasized that the U.S. was ready to support Israel's defense against attacks from Iran and its proxies but did not engage in kinetic operations during the recent conflict.