US and Israel Discuss Next Steps in Gaza Conflict Amid Ongoing Violence

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is set to meet with US officials in Washington to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The meeting will likely focus on the next phase of Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which has already seen intense airstrikes and a three-phase battle plan outlined by Gallant. However, Hamas has stopped short of accepting this plan, according to a formal response from the group.