Ammon News - The New York Times reported that Israel's apparent decision to halt a large-scale invasion of the Gaza Strip and replace it with limited ground incursions, at least initially, is consistent with US proposals.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterparts in recent days, New York Times reported.

Biden officials have warned that it is difficult to know what Israel will ultimately do, because increased air strikes and expanded ground incursions in the past three days indicate a more aggressive stance.

The initial Israeli invasion plans alarmed U.S. officials, who expressed concern that they lacked achievable military objectives and that the Israeli military was not yet ready to launch a ground invasion, New York Times said.