Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:44pm on 15 Dec 2023,Friday International
The White House is pressing Israel to shift the Gaza war strategy towards precise targeting of Hamas leaders instead of widespread bombing, according to national security adviser Jake Sullivan. The transition timeline remains uncertain. Israel, facing global pressure, has resisted altering its offensive that has claimed nearly 19,000 Palestinian lives. Sullivan, after discussions with Israeli leaders, emphasizes the shift's timing is an ongoing intensive discussion. The U.S. seeks results aligning with Israel's assurances on civilian-militant distinction. President Biden warns of shifting international opinion due to high civilian casualties.
