"U.S. Leverage in Israel-Hamas War: Scaling Back and Holding Accountable"

The United States is urging Israel to scale back its military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. President Joe Biden and his administration have criticized Israel's "indiscriminate bombing" of civilians and are seeking ways to leverage their influence. Possible strategies include attaching conditions to the billions of dollars in security assistance provided to Israel, applying political pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and engaging in behind-the-scenes diplomacy. However, these actions could carry political and diplomatic costs for Biden, who has a longstanding relationship with Netanyahu and faces potential criticism if the conflict continues.