JFC

“It might bind Israel from taking extreme steps, knowing that by doing so, they might [put] U.S. troops in harm’s way,” said Eugene Finkel, a professor of international affairs at Johns Hopkins University.

  The Hill

Insert hardy laugh.

I don't mind sending them air defense systems.  I do object strongly to sending troops and offensive weaponry.  Trump always takes credit for Biden accomplishments and brags he's done more for Israel than any president in history.  No.  That would also be Biden.

I hope Kamala plans on pulling those troops back out.  Otherwise, it's the beginning of US troops fighting another Middle East war.  And it's not going to help Kamala's chances next month.

Thanks, Biden.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in a “more moderated place” in that discussion than he had previously been, the U.S. official told the Post, describing the call between the two leaders. The apparent softening of the prime minister’s stance factored into Biden’s decision to send a powerful missile defense system to Israel, both officials told the outlet.

Yeah, right.

UPDATE 02:38 pm:

I assume they laughed.  At least behind Blinken's back.