In recent weeks, the patience of U.S. President Joe Biden and senior officials has been wearing thin regarding Israel's conduct in the Gaza war.

U.S. officials have used significantly more forceful language to express their displeasure with the events in Gaza to both Israel and the international community.

Allowing the latest ceasefire resolution to pass through the Security Council indicates President Biden's decision that strong words alone are not sufficient.

Lifting the diplomatic protection of Israel's behavior in war is a major step, demonstrating the growing rift between the White House and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu criticized the decision vehemently, condemning the United States for not using its veto power against the resolution, stating it hampered military efforts and attempts to free hostages held by Hamas since October 7th last year, a move that Biden and senior officials may consider "profound ingratitude".

Biden, a staunch supporter of Israel who identifies as a Zionist, has provided the Israeli people with emotional support and all the military and diplomatic assistance needed since October.

While seeking freedom for the hostages and the destruction of Hamas as a military force, Biden wants Israel to take these actions in the "right way" as he has expressed.

In the devastating early weeks of the war in Gaza, Biden cautioned Israel not to let anger cloud its judgment, as America did after the al-Qaeda attacks on September 11, 2001.

Biden himself traveled to Israel, consoled the families of Hamas' attack victims, and even embraced Netanyahu, with whom he has had a complex relationship.

Biden and his Secretary of State Antony Blinken have repeatedly urged Israel to respect international humanitarian law, which includes the protection of civilians.

As the U.S. considered its stance and prepared its first warnings in the initial stages of the war, Netanyahu promised Israelis "great vengeance".

Since then, over 30,000 Palestinian casualties, most of them civilians, have been reported, killed by weapons largely supplied by the United States.

With Gaza devastated, a looming famine for Palestinian civilians, and the potential of numerous casualties in the Israeli assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, President Biden seems weary of his advice being disregarded.

Despite claiming to always respect the laws of war and denying prevention of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, evidence suggests that Israelis might not be telling the truth.

As children die of starvation mere miles away from abundant food stores in Israel and Egypt, the United States, along with the rest of the world, sees evidence presented by the United Nations and aid agencies, all pointing to Gaza on the brink of famine.

The U.S. military has been dropping aid from the air and establishing a temporary pier across the Atlantic Ocean to allow supplies to reach Gaza by sea, while Israel permits only small amounts through the port of Ashdod, a mere half-hour drive north of Gaza.

Washington's decision not to use its veto against the Ramadan ceasefire resolution was an attempt by the Americans to respond to accusations that they had given Israel free rein in Gaza.

This comes after Netanyahu vehemently rejected Biden administration plans to find a way forward on solving the worst crisis in the Middle East for decades.

The Americans are demonstrating that Israel's immunity to international pressure has its limits.

Security Council decisions usually carry the force of international law, and Israel must now decide whether to respect the resolution welcomed by Hamas and Palestine's representative at the UN.

However, Netanyahu's coalition government relies on the support of nationalistic Jewish extremists who will urge him to ignore the resolution. If he does so, the United States will need to respond.

If more American words are not enough for Netanyahu, the most powerful tool at President Biden's disposal is controlling the air bridge supplying weapons to Israel.

The alliance between the United States and Israel is deep-rooted, dating back to 1948 when U.S. President Harry Truman recognized Israel's independence 11 minutes after it was declared, but it has sometimes been dysfunctional.

Crises between the sides arise when Israel defies the wishes of American Presidents and undermines what they consider to be U.S. interests.

While this is not the first time Netanyahu has attracted the wrath of White House officials, his challenges to the U.S. have never been as lengthy and tough as they have in nearly six months of the Gaza war, nor has the longstanding American-Israeli alliance faced such a critical crisis.

The fraying ties between the United States and Israel under the crisis-laden environment of the Gaza war have revealed a more assertive U.S. stance in the geopolitical arena. This reflects a strategic pivot in President Biden's foreign policy, emphasizing adherence to international norms and human rights considerations, which have taken center stage due to the unexpected scale of the devastation in Gaza. Key U.S. allies in Europe and influential members of the international community have also voiced concern, amplifying the calls for moderation and a more balanced approach to the conflict.

The recent actions of the U.S. administration signal a subtle yet significant shift in the narrative about the Israel-Palestine situation, suggesting that the tolerance for actions viewed as aggressive or disproportionate is dwindling. While the United States has historically been one of Israel's strongest allies, providing almost $4 billion in aid annually, the current administration is signaling potential re-evaluation of this relationship if it continues to challenge U.S. expectations and international law.

Biden's approach to the situation has been multifaceted. He has sought to balance the historical alliance with Israel and the moral imperatives of preventing further humanitarian crises. This strategy includes diplomatic engagement with neighboring Arab states that have influence over Hamas and pursuing avenues that could lead to a more durable ceasefire, beyond the temporary halts in hostility that have punctuated the conflict.

The complexity of the situation is compounded by Israel's political climate, where hardline factions possess significant leverage, challenging Netanyahu to navigate a precarious political tightrope. Any long-term solution must consider the political realities on the ground, which includes Israeli public opinion and the security concerns that continue to drive its government's actions.

Amidst this backdrop, civil society organizations and international human rights groups have intensified calls for investigations into war crimes allegations on both sides of the conflict. The dynamic interaction between international diplomacy and domestic politics in Israel and the United States frames a critical moment that may redefine the future contours of Middle Eastern politics and the role of the U.S. in it.

President Biden's measured recalibration emphasizes restraint and strategic diplomacy over traditional narratives of unqualified support. As the world closely monitors the unfolding events, the outcome of these diplomatic endeavors may set new precedents for international relations and conflict resolution in the volatile region of the Middle East.