The US has asked Israel to delay its full-scale military operation in Gaza as part of efforts to exhaust negotiations for a hostage deal. Two sources familiar with the matter told The Jerusalem Post that the request includes two key components: delaying the operation and enabling ongoing negotiations to proceed parallel with the military action.
Israel is currently conducting significant operations in Gaza, but officials have made it clear that once the full-scale ground operation begins, Israel will not withdraw from areas it enters. A temporary ceasefire could become more complicated as a result.
However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he is prepared for a temporary ceasefire to bring back hostages. The US administration continues indirect talks with Hamas through Dr. Bashara Bahbah, who previously led the “Arab Americans for Trump” campaign, despite Israel’s recall of its delegation from Qatar.
Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-855318