It is a very important and sensitive question. Based on the
strategic relationships between United States and Israel the probability just
can’t be ruled out.
Here are the reasons that support the perception:
Military Support:
Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of the US foreign
military aid, running into billions of dollars annually. Much of Israel’s
military technology, intelligence systems, and weapons are supplied by the US.
Operational Coordination:
While not every Israeli attack is directly supervised by the
US, Washington is usually informed in advance of major military
operations—especially those with regional consequences like strikes in Gaza,
Lebanon, Syria, or beyond.
Political Cover:
The US provides Israel with diplomatic protection,
especially at the UN Security Council, often vetoing resolutions that condemn
Israeli actions. This gives Israel confidence that it can continue operations
without facing strong international consequences.
Shared Intelligence:
The CIA, Pentagon, and Israeli intelligence frequently share
intelligence. In many cases, Israeli attacks—particularly on Iran linked
targets—are planned with at least some level of US awareness, if not outright
coordination.
Recent Pattern:
Analysts often describe Israeli military actions as being
carried out with a “green light” from Washington, even if the US doesn’t
control the tactical execution.
The US may not be giving step-by-step battlefield orders,
Israel’s ongoing military actions—especially in Gaza—are effectively carried
out under US strategic supervision and protection, both militarily and
diplomatically.
Let us explore the incidents where US involvement was direct
(like supplying bombs during Gaza wars, or joint planning against Iran), to
show how this collaboration works.
Let us identify the situations where the US involvement was direct
or so close that it’s hard to separate support from supervision:
1. Gaza
Wars (2008–09, 2014, 2021, 2023–25)
Weapons Supply:
During heavy Israeli bombardments of Gaza, the US quickly
replenished Israel’s stock of precision-guided bombs, artillery shells, and
Iron Dome interceptors. For example, in 2014 and again in 2021, Washington
quietly authorized emergency transfers of munitions while battles were still
ongoing.
Political Cover:
At the UN, the US vetoed multiple ceasefire resolutions,
allowing Israel to continue operations.
Supervision Aspect:
Without US weapons and diplomatic shields, Israel could not
have sustained these long campaigns.
2. Lebanon
and Hezbollah (2006 and beyond)
2006 War:
Israel’s month-long war with Hezbollah relied on US-supplied
bunker-buster bombs and real-time intelligence from American surveillance
assets.
Joint Planning:
US and Israeli militaries regularly war-game scenarios of a
“multi-front” war with Hezbollah, meaning Israel’s current strategy is partly
drawn up with Pentagon input.
3. Operations
against Iran
Nuclear Program Attacks:
The famous Stuxnet cyberattack (2009–10) on Iran’s Natanz
facility was a joint CIA-Mossad operation.
Targeted Killings:
Israel’s assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists were
carried out with US intelligence support, according to multiple reports.
Air Strikes in Syria:
Israeli strikes on Iranian convoys and depots in Syria often
used US intelligence and were coordinated to avoid clashing with US troops
stationed nearby.
Present
Gaza War
Direct Weapons Pipeline:
US cargo planes flew precision bombs, tank shells, and
artillery rounds directly to Israel while civilian casualties mounted in Gaza.
White House Green Light:
Leaks from Pentagon officials revealed Israel was asked to
pause or minimize strikes, but not ordered to stop.
Embedded Coordination:
US military officers reportedly worked inside Israeli command
centers to coordinate targeting and logistics — an unusually deep level of
involvement.
Ongoing
Strategic Framework
US and Israel have joint operations rooms for real-time
intelligence sharing.
Israel’s most advanced fighter jets (F-35s) are co-produced
with US technology, and software updates pass through Pentagon systems —
meaning the US can monitor their use.
Israel does not fight wars in isolation; every major
military campaign has US fingerprints, whether in weapons, intelligence, or
diplomatic protection.
Bottom
line:
While Israel pulls the trigger, the US is the one who supplies
the gun, reloads it, and shields Israel from the world’s outrage. That is why
many analysts argue Israeli attacks are effectively conducted under US
supervision.
