WSJ: US frustrated with Israel’s late notice on military operations

The United States has voiced frustration over Israel's tendency to notify it of military operation plans only at the last minute.

According to The Wall Street Journal, citing Pentagon sources, due to Israel's delayed notifications, the U.S. has been forced to scramble its forces to safeguard both American and Israeli interests in the region, heightening tensions between U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli military leadership, Caliber.Az reports.

General Charles Brown, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, revealed that he was informed of an Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah just one hour before it began. The operation led to the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Brown emphasized that the lack of early notice adds strain to U.S. military readiness in the region.

Former and current U.S. officials believe Israel should provide earlier warnings for major strikes, particularly given the large U.S. military presence in the area. Dennis Ross, a prominent U.S. Middle East expert, stressed the importance of closer coordination, stating that a future U.S. administration must establish clearer strategic agreements with Israel to minimize operational surprises.

By Tamilla Hasanova