US urges Israel to scale down its military campaign in Gaza

On Friday, Israeli forces mistakenly killed three of more than 100 hostages held by Hamas

A Palestinian child carries roses in a vase, found under the rubbles of a building, demolished following the Israeli attacks, in Deir al-Balah, Gaza on December 12, 2023. Picture: Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images)

President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, has urged Israel to scale down its Gaza campaign and transition to more narrowly targeted operations against Hamas leaders, US officials said.

Israeli officials publicly emphasised that they would continue the war until they eradicate Hamas. Washington appeared to acknowledge disagreement, as Sullivan said the timing was under "intensive discussion" between the allies.