Washington
The United States government is increasing pressure on Israel to reduce the intensity of its operations in the Gaza Strip and, in particular, the killing of civilians.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, members of the US government said that White House special security adviser Jake Sullivan, who is visiting the region this Thursday (14) and Friday (15), will discuss with Tel Aviv the transition of military operations from largescale On largescale operations, I discussed a more surgical strategy that targets highpriority targets such as military infrastructure.
On that first day of the trip, Sullivan had meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, among others. In addition to discussing changing the scope of military operations, the Americans also discussed expectations for Gaza after the end of the conflict.
The content of the talks was confirmed by White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. However, government officials do not confirm that a timetable for this operational transition has been set reports in the American press suggest that it should take place this month.
“We are not dictating terms to the Israelis about how long this can last, and this should be as long as they believe is necessary to eliminate this threat. But of course we all want this to happen as quickly as possible,” Kirby said.
President Joe Biden also addressed the issue in a speech where he originally discussed drug costs. “I want her [Israel] “Focus on how to save civilian lives don’t stop going after Hamas, just be more careful,” the Democrat said.
On Tuesday (12), Biden sharply criticized Netanyahu, saying that Israel was losing the support of the international community due to what he called the “indiscriminate bombing” of the Gaza Strip and stating that Tel Aviv does not want a twostate solution an alternative has also lost strength even among Israelis and Palestinians.
The statements, made during an event with campaign donors on Tuesday, represent a break from the allout line of support that Washington has taken since war broke out on October 7.
This Friday, Sullivan will travel to Ramallah in the West Bank, where he is expected to meet with Palestinian Authority (ANP) President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss options for the postwar Gaza Strip.
The US opposes Israel's intentions to maintain control of the territory and is trying to facilitate the formation of Palestinianled security forces. One possibility is that this will be implemented by members of the ANP replacing Hamas.
Other topics Sullivan discussed with the Israeli government this Thursday included the impact of military operations on civilians in the Gaza Strip which, according to local authorities, have already killed more than 18,000 Palestinians and the arrival of more humanitarian aid.