"Pentagon Urges New Gaza Approach Amid U.S.-Israeli Tensions"

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Israel to avoid a major ground offensive in Gaza, emphasizing the need to protect civilians and address the humanitarian crisis. Tensions between the U.S. and Israel have escalated, with disagreements over military operations and settlement policies. The U.S. has made over 100 weapons deliveries to Israel since the conflict began. Austin aims to employ lessons from counterinsurgency campaigns to limit civilian casualties in Gaza and is pushing for alternative approaches to the situation.