US officials urge Israel to reduce Gaza strikes for cease-fire progress

10 articles · Updated · Haaretz · Apr 24

American officials have specifically requested that Israel limit military operations in the Gaza Strip to facilitate ongoing negotiations with Hamas over the second phase of a cease-fire agreement.
The US hopes that a reduction in Israeli strikes will create conditions conducive to advancing talks and potentially reaching a new truce framework with Hamas.
This diplomatic push reflects ongoing international efforts to de-escalate the conflict and secure a lasting cease-fire, following previous attempts that have yet to yield a comprehensive resolution.

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