U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to press Israel to wind down major combat operations in Gaza on a visit Monday, in the latest test of whether the U.S. can leverage its unwavering support for the offensive to blunt its devastating impact on Palestinian civilians.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to urge Israel to end major combat operations in Gaza during his visit. This visit will test whether the U.S. can use its support for the offensive to minimize the impact on Palestinian civilians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel will continue fighting until Hamas is removed from power and its military capabilities are crushed. The U.S. has vetoed cease-fire calls at the U.N.
and provided munitions to Israel while urging it to take more precautions to protect civilians
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