US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, speaking to President Mahmoud Abbas, said that it would be neither "reasonable" nor
"right" for Israel to re-occupy Gaza. The White House supports the return of the Palestinian Authority security forces to the
leadership of the Gaza Strip. The United States also expects the next phase of the war in Gaza to include "precision" operations
guided by intelligence.
The United States is discussing,
what a post-war Gaza could look like. US National Security Advisor
Jake Sullivan at a briefing in Tel Aviv emphasized that it would "make no sense" for Israel to re-occupy Gaza.
to re-occupy Gaza" - this was also confirmed by the American official,
speaking with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. This was reported by UNN with
with reference to Fox News and Financial Times.
Details
The main topics of the meeting between US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday were ways to "renew and revitalise" the Palestinian Authority and increase support for its security forces.
The administration of US President Joe Biden
of the US President Joe Biden supports the Palestinian security forces having
to resume control of the Gaza Strip. In particular, speaking at a briefing
in Tel Aviv on Friday, Sullivan said that the United States is having "intensive"
discussions with Israel on the timing of the transition to a new Palestinian
administration, as it "would not make sense" or be "right" for Israel to re-occupy Gaza.
to occupy Gaza.
Sullivan also
emphasized that the US position on the future of Gaza is "clear".
We do not believe that it makes sense or is right for Israel to occupy Gaza, to re-occupy Gaza in the long term, and . . . we would like to see that transition eventually take place,"
At the same time, Fox News
Fox News notes that the return of Palestinian security forces to Gaza could lead to
strong opposition from Israel, as the country seeks to maintain a security presence in the strip
presence in the strip indefinitely and, accordingly, will not accept the post-war
the consolidation of Palestinian autonomy.
Supplement
This week, the administration of U.S.
of US President Joe Biden expressed concern over Israel's inability to reduce
civilian casualties and its plans for the future of
Gaza, but the White House continues to provide Israel with sincere support by supplying weapons
and diplomatic support.
I want them to be focused on how to save civilian lives... Don't stop going after Hamas, but be careful
According to the White House, Sullivan spoke with Israeli leaders about a possible shift to "lower-intensity military operations."
This is a matter for "sometime in the near future. I don't want to be tied to a certain time.
Kirby did not say what such a military operation might look like and referred to the Israeli government.