America’s foremost military officer this week said he views continued fighting in the Middle East between Israel and Palestinians to present a risk of destabilization and other negative repercussions. Army Gen. Mark Milley, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, said that Israel was acting in self-defense when it launched rockets at the Gaza Strip but alleged it was “in no one’s interest to continue fighting.” “My assessment is that you risk broader destabilization and you risk a whole series of negative consequences if the fighting continues,” Milley said, according to Reuters. “So in my view, I think de-escalation is a smart course of action at this point for all parties concerned.” Milley was speaking to reporters before landing in Brussels to meet with European allies. Fighting broke out on May 10 when Hamas and other militant groups launched rockets at Jerusalem. Israel responded with its own strikes. Fighting has not stopped …