"US Shares Urban Combat Lessons as Israel Prepares for Gaza Invasion"

As Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion against Hamas in Gaza, the US is sharing lessons learned from its own experiences in urban combat against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and military leaders are emphasizing the importance of mitigating civilian casualties and ensuring safety corridors are established. The US can vividly depict the civilian slaughter that occurred during the liberation of Mosul, where thousands of civilians were killed, including those used as human shields. US military advisers, including Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Glynn, have been sent to Israel to provide expertise on mitigating civilian casualties in urban warfare. The US is urging Israel to consider the safety of civilians and to orchestrate the campaign in a way that reflects values and concern for innocent Palestinians held hostage by Hamas.