The United States has communicated that it does not expect Israel to endure ongoing attacks from Hezbollah, signaling support for Israel's potential military escalation in Beirut, Lebanon. A US official emphasized that the quickest route to de-escalation is for Hezbollah to cease its attacks immediately. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proposed a framework to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, which calls for Hezbollah to stop its assaults in exchange for Israel holding back its military actions in Beirut. However, responses from Lebanese officials, particularly from Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, have been disappointing, as he suggested that Israel must cease fire first despite Hezbollah's initiation of the current hostilities. Israeli officials are actively seeking US approval for an expanded military operation in Beirut, hoping for a positive response amidst stalled negotiations between the US and Tehran, as well as ongoing discussions between Israel and Lebanon.