The New York Times reported that the U.S. is deploying a THAAD missile defense system and 100 troops to Israel to enhance its defenses against Iranian missiles.

This marks the first U.S. troop presence in Israel since the Hamas-led attacks in October 2024, indicating a shift toward increased U.S. involvement in the ongoing conflict.

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Dr. Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, took to social media to express his views on the matter.

Parsi argues that President Biden’s Middle East policy has faltered, claiming that his support for Israel has unintentionally fueled further escalation by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while pressuring Iran and its allies to exercise restraint.

He contends that by providing additional military support to Israel, including the deployment of U.S. troops, Biden risks American lives and deepens U.S. entanglement in the conflict.

Parsi asserts that this move not only endangers U.S. personnel but also reveals the strained nature of the U.S.-Israel alliance, which he believes has shifted from a strategic asset to a burden. He questions the wisdom of continued U.S. military presence in the region, suggesting that Israel’s actions deplete American resources and undermine the U.S.’s global standing.

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