"US Opposes Deployment of Israeli Ground Forces to Secure Hostage Release"

The U.S. government is reportedly discouraging the Israeli ground forces from entering the Gaza Strip in order to buy time for additional hostage releases and humanitarian aid.

On the 22nd (local time), CNN reported, citing multiple diplomatic sources, that the U.S. government is pressuring the Israeli government to delay the deployment of ground troops due to progress in hostage negotiations.

Earlier, on the 20th, the Palestinian armed group Hamas released two American women held hostage for humanitarian reasons.

Currently, Hamas is known to be requesting a temporary ceasefire for sufficient humanitarian aid to Gaza and the release of hostages in negotiations mediated by Qatar.

U.S. President Joe Biden said in a press briefing the previous day that he is "talking with Israel" regarding the delay of ground troop deployment.

At a campaign fundraising event on the 20th, President Biden also responded "Yes" when asked if he thought the Israeli ground troop deployment in Gaza should be delayed to secure more hostage releases. However, the White House explained that President Biden answered without fully hearing the entire question while boarding his plane.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken appeared on a broadcast on the 21st and stated, "Israel has not only the right but the obligation to defend itself," drawing a line by saying, "We do not interfere with their decisions."

Secretary Blinken added, "Of course, we are making every effort at every moment for the release of all hostages, but this is a matter for Israel to decide," and "We only provide the best advice."

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