US says Israel not ready for ground invasion of Gaza: Report

Israel’s military forces are reportedly not yet prepared for a ground invasion of Gaza, as the government has not decided on its approach to Hamas. The US is said to be concerned about Israel’s lack of achievable military goals in Gaza. There is close coordination between US and Israeli officials, with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urging caution in conducting the incursion. The US has sent senior army officers to advise the IDF, but Israel must decide between surgical strikes and targeted raids or a more expansive ground invasion. Israel’s focus is currently on eliminating Hamas.