War With Hamas Will Last Several Months: Israel Tells US
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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had also discussed Israel moving to "low-intensity operations" against Gaza "in the near future" during his visit to Tel Aviv, White House spokesman John Kirby said.
Mounting civilian casualties in Gaza as Israel responds to the October 7 attacks by Hamas have caused a growing rift between allies United States and Israel.
"I think we all want it to end as soon as possible," Kirby told reporters at a briefing, adding that it "could end today" if Hamas backed down but "that doesn't look likely right now."
“ I want them to be focused on how to save civilian lives -- not stop going after Hamas, but be more careful,
Joe Biden,
US Urges Israel To Scale Down Gaza Offensive As Death Count Mounts