“We’re not here to tell anybody, ‘You must do X, you must do Y,’” the national security adviser said. His visit came as the Israeli military said it had accidentally killed three Israeli hostages.
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The U.S. Wants Israel to Scale Back the Gaza War. What Leverage Does It Have?
There are ways to persuade Israel to shift its strategy in Gaza, but each option carries a political and diplomatic cost for President Biden.
Biden Administration Urges Israel to Scale Down Its War in Gaza
The call for a more targeted phase in the war appeared to be the most definitive effort yet by the United States to restrain Israel in its retaliation against Hamas for the attacks it led on Oct. 7.
To Fight Hamas, Israel’s Leaders Stopped Fighting One Another. For Now.
A team of rivals joined together in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet. But beneath the veneer of unity, there are political differences and old resentments.
Israel’s Netanyahu, Sparring With Biden on Gaza, Faces Risk and Reward
Israel’s prime minister said he disagreed with President Biden about what should happen in Gaza after the war, and analysts say he might try to use the rift to shore up domestic support.
U.N. General Assembly Votes for Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire, Countering U.S. Veto
About three-quarters of the body’s members voted in favor of the nonbinding resolution. The result underscored the isolation of Israel and the United States.
Biden Warns Israel It Is ‘Losing Support’ Over War
The president’s words exposed a widening rift between his administration and that of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as casualties rise in Gaza.
Biden Says Israel Is Losing War Support, Rebuking Netanyahu
President Biden told donors that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel must “strengthen and change” his government.
Netanyahu Speaks to Putin and Criticizes Cooperation Between Russia and Iran
It was the first call in weeks between the two leaders, whose relationship has been strained since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. Sticks to Its Position on Israel as Gaza Crisis Deepens
The Biden administration is pressing Israel to do more to protect civilians. But it has not publicly discussed any consequences if it does not.