The White House said that it was watching "with concern," but the Israeli operations appeared to be localized around the shuttered Rafah crossing and did not reflect a large-scale invasion.
The representatives said they fear US public disputes with Israel only emboldens mutual enemies like Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and other Iranian-backed proxies.
The White House clarifies its stance on Israel's Rafah operation, supporting targeting Hamas but urging precision to avoid humanitarian suffering.
The delay is an alleged attempt by the US to send a message to Israel about operating in Rafah without an appropriate and credible humanitarian plan.
At the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, that an extraordinary effort had been made to arrive at a deal.
Biden avoided the large protests at the front of the hotel by arriving through a back entrance, where he was greeted by smaller groups of protesters calling for a ceasefire.
The White House avoids comment on Israel's strike on Isfahan, emphasizing deescalation. Press Secretary Jean-Pierre condemns rising antisemitism, stressing free speech on campuses.
As Hamas continue to reject ceasefire proposals, hostage families have begun asking what plan B is.
We know who's been taken, and we want them all back, Kirby said.
According to the statement, trucks containing food were brought in as part of efforts to enhance humanitarian aid routes into the Gaza Strip, specifically in Northern Gaza.
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