A top State Department official recently stated that the US and Israel are currently in a state of deliberation regarding the strategic approach for Israel in Gaza. The official emphasized that the US does not align with Israel's pursuit of a total victory against Hamas, deeming it improbable and unattainable.
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell highlighted the discrepancy in objectives, noting that Israeli leaders often emphasize the concept of achieving a sweeping triumph on the battlefield, which the US does not perceive as a feasible outcome. Campbell drew parallels between the situation in Gaza and the prolonged conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq post-9/11, where military operations persisted despite the displacement of civilian populations.
Expressing the US perspective, Campbell underscored the necessity of a political resolution to the conflict in Gaza. He emphasized the importance of shifting focus towards a diplomatic approach rather than solely relying on military tactics to address the complexities of the situation.
