The United States is engaging with Israel to ease the intensity of operations in Gaza while shifting toward more targeted actions. A White House spokesperson cited this approach, noting it reflects a broader pattern in recent discussions that involve the president and the prime minister. The aim is to move away from high-intensity clearing campaigns toward strikes that are intelligence-led and surgically focused on preventing high-threat terrorist activity while minimizing broader harm.
According to current reporting, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is in Israel as part of ongoing consultations. The plan to reduce the scale of the Gaza operation and maintain a persistent effort to remove Hamas is described as continuing for the foreseeable future, with the White House emphasizing that the objective remains to degrade terrorist capabilities while maintaining strategic restraint.
In remarks tied to the evolving strategy, the U.S. president has stressed a careful approach. He urged Israel to limit civilian casualties and protect noncombatants, while reaffirming that he does not expect an immediate halt to Israel’s actions against Hamas or to any ground operations under way in Gaza. The emphasis is on balancing security objectives with humanitarian considerations and regional stability.
Rhetoric from officials who have previously fled Gaza reflects the human cost of the conflict and the realities of living under bombardment. The accounts highlight the urgency of protecting civilians and providing safe corridors and essential aid where possible, even as military objectives persist on the ground.