The U.S. is extremely concerned that an Israeli operation in southern Gaza would lead to significantly more civilian casualties.

The Biden administration is increasingly concerned that an upcoming Israeli offensive in southern Gaza will result in thousands more Palestinian civilian casualties, derail further hostage releases and interrupt the expanding flow of humanitarian aid,

The United States is urging Israel to narrow the zone of combat and clarify where Palestinian civilians can seek safety during any Israeli operation in southern Gaza, U.S. officials said on Wednesday,

WASHINGTON—The U.S. is pressing Israel to modify its plans for the next phase of its campaign in Gaza to better protect civilians and rebut criticism that the White House has given Israeli forces carte blanche to wage its war with Hamas.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will urge Israeli leaders to show greater restraint on the battlefield and attempt to lay groundwork for Palestinians’ future.

The United States has warned Israel that it must fight more surgically and avoid further mass displacement of Palestinians in its war against Hamas to avoid a humanitarian crisis that overwhelms the world’s ability to respond,

The United States is looking to increase the amount of food, medical supplies and fuel going into Gaza, through Egypt, to help alleviate the needs of Palestinians displaced by the war.