US and Obama Urge Israel to Minimize Civilian Casualties Amid Increasing Gaza Conflict

Rising death toll in Gaza surpasses 5,000 as the US prepares for potential mass civilian evacuation amid concerns of a widening Middle East conflict.

The U.S. administration is preparing for a potential mass evacuation of American citizens from the Middle East amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. This move is in response to concerns about potential escalation leading to a broader Middle East conflict.
The Israel-Hamas conflict has not only sparked potential U.S. evacuation plans but has also ignited protests across the Arab world. The bombardment of Gaza has exacerbated regional backlash against Israel and its treatment of Palestinians.
Former President Obama has public-stated that any Israeli military strategy that overlooks the significant human costs could lead to negative consequences. He warned that some Israeli actions, such as restricting food and water supplies to Gaza, could harden Palestinian sentiments for generations and reduce international support for Israel.
More than 5,000 people in Gaza, primarily civilians and children, have been killed due to ceaseless Israeli airstrikes since early October. A large proportion of the Palestinian fatalities were caused by extensive Israeli shelling.
In a breaking development, Hamas has released four hostages so far out of the over 200 it is believed to be holding. This shift occurred amidst the relentless conflict between the two sides that has already claimed many lives and caused substantial damage.