US officials, Israel talk next phase of military campaign in Gaza
Newsy
U.S. and Israeli officials have been discussing the next phase of the war with Hamas, though a timetable is not in the cards.
President Joe Biden said he wants Israel to be "more careful" as the White House balances concerns over the civilian toll in Gaza with support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
"I want them to be focused on how to save civilian lives — not stop going after Hamas, but be more careful," Biden said Thursday.
The comments come as National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with top Israeli leaders this week, who vow to continue fighting until Hamas is defeated.
"It will require a long period of time. It will last more than several months. But we will win, and we will destroy them," Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told Sullivan.
Sullivan reiterated support for Israel in conversations a senior administration official described as substantive and detailed, including on the humanitarian situation, regional threats, the military campaign and the future of Gaza.
