Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrives in Israel on solidarity visit; Dutch and French leaders expected later in day; US said calling for delay in ground offensive

Humanitarian aid for Palestinian enclave also a concern for Washington, officials tell NY Times, but stress no demands being made, only advice on military action

US president also holds call about Israel-Hamas war with Western leaders, who reiterate Jewish state's right to self-defense while saying it must protect civilian lives

Lawmakers warn Tehran that Gaza war will reach its doorstep if Hezbollah attacks, look ahead to regional peace after Israeli victory

President under internal pressure over support for Jerusalem's war against Hamas, with growing international and Democratic voices questioning 'one-sided' policy

US secretary of state says that despite Jerusalem's insistence it doesn't want to remain in enclave, it must think about 'day-after' strategy, even as it plans ground operation

US Secretary of Defense Austin orders THAAD and Patriot missile shields activated throughout region, says move in part to help protect Israel

Western governments believe invasion may scuttle chances of further hostage releases; Biden publicly draws link between Hamas onslaught and efforts for Saudi-Israel normalization

But Republican paralysis amid failure to elect speaker could hamper efforts to secure funds for allies

US president links deadly assault by Hamas to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, noting both receive Iranian support and ‘want neighboring democracy completely annihilated’