US advises Israel to delay Gaza invasion: Officials

The Biden administration has reportedly advised Israel to postpone a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. The US officials are hoping to buy time for hostage negotiations and to allow more humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians in Gaza. The delay would also provide more time for the US to prepare for potential attacks on US interests in the region from Iran-backed groups. While the administration still supports Israel’s goal of eradicating Hamas, it is urging Israel to negotiate the release of the remaining hostages before launching a ground invasion.