US Rejects Israeli Occupation of Gaza, Warns Against Post-War Plans

The US President, Joe Biden, does not support an Israeli military occupation of Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war ends, according to a White House spokesperson. This statement comes in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's suggestion that Israel would take control of security in Gaza after the war. The US believes there needs to be discussions about what post-conflict Gaza looks like and what governance looks like, but it cannot resemble the situation on October 6. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a high number of casualties and displacement, with both Israel and Hamas rejecting international pressure for a ceasefire.