White House Pushes Israel to De-Escalate Operations in Gaza

Biden’s National Security Advisor Sullivan visits Israel as tensions between the United States and Israel over the conflict increase.
White House Pushes Israel to De-Escalate Operations in Gaza
National security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks during the daily briefing at the White House on April 24, 2023. Win McNamee/Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
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President Joe Biden is asking Israel to reduce the intensity of operations against the terrorist organization Hamas in the near future, according to the White House.

National security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Israel to convey this message, White House spokesperson John Kirby said during a White House briefing on Dec. 14. His visit comes as tensions between the United States and Israel have risen over the conflict and the future of the Palestinian people.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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