"US and Israel Plan to Scale Back Gaza Combat in Weeks, Not Months"

The United States and Israel are discussing the timeline for scaling back from high-intensity combat to more targeted operations against Hamas in Gaza, with both sides agreeing that the fight will take months. The US is also considering the possibility of bringing back Palestinian security forces to Gaza, a move that could face opposition from Israel. The offensive has resulted in a mounting death toll and a humanitarian crisis, with 80% of Gaza's population displaced. The US has expressed unease over civilian casualties and Israel's plans for the future of Gaza, but continues to offer support.