"White House Urges Israel to Ease Gaza Offensive Amid 100 Days of War"

The White House has called on Israel to scale back its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, citing the need for a transition to low-intensity operations. This comes as Israeli leaders vow to continue their operation against Hamas, exposing growing differences between the close allies. Tensions have escalated with Israeli warplanes striking targets in Lebanon following a Hezbollah missile attack that killed two Israeli civilians, highlighting concerns of wider regional conflict. The war in Gaza, launched in response to a Hamas attack, has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, while also fueling tensions across the region.