Coverage dated October 18, 2023 to October 24, 2023

Israel Delaying Gaza Invasion So U.S. Can Better Prepare Troop Defenses, Report Says

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 2 developments

In the last week—ahead of a widely expected Israeli ground invasion—U.S. troops have experienced at least 10 drone and missile attacks in Iraq and Syria.

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  1. White House won't say publicly whether US has asked Israel to delay Gaza invasion

    Headline from ABC 7 New York ·

  2. Newest

    Israel Delaying Gaza Invasion So U.S. Can Better Prepare Troop Defenses, Report Says

    Headline from Forbes ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

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  1. The Guardian

    Israeli military discussing alternatives to full Gaza invasion with US, says Biden (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    US officials warn that a ground assault could bring conflict with Hezbollah and risk a two-front war

  2. CNN

    US and allies urge Israel to set out clear goals for Gaza ground invasion (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The US and its allies have been urging Israel to be strategic and clear about its goals if and when it launches a ground invasion of Gaza, warning against a prolonged occupation and placing a particular emphasis on avoiding civilian casualties, US and Western officials told CNN.

  3. New York Times

    U.S. Advises Israel to Delay Gaza Invasion, Officials Say (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The Biden administration has suggested that more time is needed for hostage negotiations, the delivery of aid to Palestinians and mapping out ways to avoid more civilian casualties.

  4. The Boston Globe

    US advises Israel to delay Gaza invasion, officials say (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Biden administration has advised Israel to delay a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, several US officials said.

  5. NBC News

    White House urges Israel to delay its ground invasion of Gaza (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Biden administration urged Israel to delay its ground offensive on Gaza amid a growing humanitarian crisis. NBC News’ Meagan Fitzgerald has the latest on the aid crossing from Rafah into Gaza and whether Israel is altering their military operations.

  6. Al Jazeera

    US ‘urges delay’ in ground invasion as Israel continues to pound Gaza (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Hundreds reported killed in Israeli air raids over the past 24 hours as Hamas-Israel ground forces clash.

  7. Al-Monitor

    Live Updates: US urges Israel to delay Gaza ground invasion, give time to free hostages (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the Pentagon is sending a THAAD battery and additional Patriot battalions to the Middle East as Israel's war with Hamas enters its third week.

  8. New York Times

    Israel-Hamas War: Israel Launches Intense Strikes on Gaza as U.S. Backs Delaying Invasion (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The United States has advised Israel to delay a ground assault of the Gaza Strip to allow for more hostage negotiations and humanitarian aid delivery, U.S. officials say.

  9. The Daily Caller

    Israel Prepared To Stall Gaza Assault For Negotiations Over Hostage Release (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Israel is willing to delay its ground invasion of the Gaza Strip if Hamas will release a large number of hostages, which could give the IDF more time to formulate an assault plan.

  10. ABC 7 New York

    White House won't say publicly whether US has asked Israel to delay Gaza invasion (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The U.S. has advised Israel to delay a ground invasion of Gaza to allow more aid into the territory and time for hostages to be released, an official told ABC News.

  11. Foreign Policy

    U.S. Urges Israel to Delay Ground Invasion (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Foreign Policy's feed description

    Israel prepares for a ground invasion as Washington argues that postponing it would buy more time for hostage negotiations.

  12. New York Post

    Israel agrees to delay Gaza offensive to allow US missile defense placement (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Israel has reportedly agreed to delay its pending invasion of Gaza until the United States can get missile defenses in place to protect against a predicted uptick in terrorist attacks on American t…

  13. The Daily Caller

    Israel Agrees To Delay Invasion So Pentagon Can Rush Air Defense To The Middle East (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Israel agreed to delay an invasion of Gaza until the Department of Defense completes plans to boost air defenses around U.S. troops in the Middle East.

  14. Hot Air

    Israel Delays Ground Invasion Because US Is Unprepared to Defend Itself (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Oh FFS. The story about why Israel has yet to make a ground invasion of Gaza is becoming clear, and it is yet another embarrassment for the United States under Joe Biden....

  15. Forbes

    Israel Delaying Gaza Invasion So U.S. Can Better Prepare Troop Defenses, Report Says (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    In the last week—ahead of a widely expected Israeli ground invasion—U.S. troops have experienced at least 10 drone and missile attacks in Iraq and Syria.

  16. The Times of Israel

    Israel said to delay Gaza invasion to allow US to bolster air defenses in region (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    US rushing to protect bases from attack by Iranian proxies since war erupted; efforts to free hostages, transfer aid also reportedly factors in delay

  17. NPR

    The U.S. considers the implications of an Israeli ground invasion into Gaza (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Israel says a ground invasion into Gaza is imminent. There are growing concerns among U.S. officials about what that invasion could look like, and the potential for the conflict to spread regionally.

  18. Legal Insurrection

    Israel Delaying Gaza Invasion So U.S. Can Deliver Missile Defenses to Protect U.S. Troops (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    At least 13 attacks have happened at American bases in the region.

  19. The Washington Free Beacon

    Israel Agrees To Delay Gaza Invasion To Let US Install Missile Defenses: Report (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Israel has agreed to delay an expected invasion of Gaza for now so that the United States can rush missile defenses to the region to protect U.S. troops there, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. and Israeli officials.

  20. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Report: Israel, awaiting US missile defenses, delays invasion of Gaza (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Officials told The Wall Street Journal that Israel has agreed to an American request to get proper air defenses in place before a ground invasion of Gaza.

  21. New York Times

    U.S. Seeks Delay in Gaza Ground Invasion to Put Air Defenses in Place (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The systems would allow the United States to provide more protection for American troops at bases in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere.

  22. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Israel agrees to U.S. request to delay Gaza invasion (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Israel has agreed to delay an expected invasion of Gaza for now so that the United States can rush missile defenses to the region to protect U.S. troops there, the

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