A recently signed agreement has failed to halt Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, where at least sixteen people were killed on Friday. The continued violence is escalating tensions between Israel and the United States, traditionally close allies. The US government is facing increasing pressure to compel Israel to cease hostilities. Despite the protocol signed on June 17th, the situation remains volatile and a ceasefire has not been achieved. The future of the US-Israel relationship is now being questioned amid the ongoing conflict and lack of de-escalation. It remains unclear whether the US will take concrete steps to enforce a halt to the fighting.