"US Envoy Meets Palestinian President Amid Deadly Israeli Strikes and Postwar Gaza Plans"

The United States is discussing a timetable for scaling back from high-intensity combat to more targeted operations against Hamas, according to a top U.S. envoy. U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan plans to talk to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas about the postwar future of Gaza, which could include bringing back Palestinian security forces. However, this idea is likely to face opposition from Israel, which seeks to maintain a security presence in Gaza. The offensive, triggered by a Hamas attack, has resulted in a high death toll and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The U.S. has expressed unease over civilian casualties and Israel's plans for Gaza, but continues to support Israel with weapons and diplomatic backing.