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Meanwhile, Israel has launched a large-scale ground operation in Gaza, part of a concerted effort to eliminate Hamas’s remaining military infrastructure. Despite the severity of the operation, the White House has expressed a desire for the conflict to end, although not necessarily endorsing all Israeli military actions. White House press secretary Caroline Levitt indicated that President Biden “wants to see this conflict in the region end,” signaling possible differences in approach but reaffirming overall support.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has indicated a willingness to wind down the war, conditional on the release of hostages, Hamas laying down arms, and Gaza’s demilitarization. However, Hamas has rejected these terms outright, making a diplomatic resolution unlikely at present.