The U.S. is extremely concerned that an Israeli operation in southern Gaza would lead to significantly more civilian casualties.

The Biden administration is increasingly concerned that an upcoming Israeli offensive in southern Gaza will result in thousands more Palestinian civilian casualties, derail further hostage releases and interrupt the expanding flow of humanitarian aid,

As Israel and Gaza traded prisoners over the weekend, a sign that there can be successful negotiations, more fighting broke out Tuesday according to IDF.

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday Israeli-American hostage Liat Beinin had been released by Hamas after being abducted during the militant group's attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Biden said Beinin had crossed the Gaza border and was safe in Egypt.

President Biden is facing deep anger over his solidarity with Israel among supporters and even from some staff members who have said they feel disenchanted.

President Joe Biden is facing criticism for a vague post on X about the Israel-Hamas war. On Tuesday evening, Biden wrote, “Hamas unleashed a terrorist attack because they fear nothing more than Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in peace.

President Biden suggested that Israel’s response to the brutal Oct. 7 attack unleashed by Hamas is giving the group what it wants, arguing that the country can’t continue with this level of violence.