US Wants Israel To Scale Down Gaza Offensive, Herzog Says “It’s Not The Time” For Two-State Solution

US President Joe Biden has called again for Israel to take greater care to protect civilians in Gaza. His comments came as US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met Netanyahu and other officials in Tel Aviv on December 14. Recent reports say there is rising frustration inside the White House as officials grow impatient with Israel's plans for a "long war."US wants Israel to end its large-scale ground and air campaign in the Gaza Strip in less than a month, the New York Times has reported, citing US officials. As per the NYT, four US officials said that Biden wants Israel to switch to more precise tactics in about three weeks.