Breaking news: U.S. urges Israel to scale back ground war in Gaza by year’s end

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View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story December 14, 2023 Mahmud Hams/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images U.S. urges Israel to scale back ground war in Gaza by year's end The Biden administration wants Israel to adopt a more precise strategy in its war against Hamas, using smaller elite forces to rescue hostages, kill Hamas leaders and destroy tunnels, senior U.S. officials said. Get live updates. THE LATEST A three-day Israeli raid in Jenin killed at least 12 Palestinians, West Bank officials said. → To fight Hamas, Israel's leaders stopped fighting one another. For now. → Opinion: What worries me about the war after my trip to Arab states. → Sign up for the Israel-Hamas War Briefing. The latest news about the conflict. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018