PM's inner circle has indicated that it hasn't thought that far ahead, leading US officials to warn that failing to do so could result in IDF being bogged down in Gaza indefinitely

Visiting Blinken, war cabinet forced to shelter during fresh salvos at central Israel, southern towns; IDF says searching on both sides of Gaza border for bodies

National Security Council spokesman says US president will remain at White House to 'stay focused on what's going on between Israel and Hamas'

White House mum on possible visit, which would be unlikely to be announced in advance due to security risks as war expected to intensify

Biden banged his fist on lectern as he spoke of visiting Dachau, while National Security Council spokesman John Kirby choked up on live TV describing 'human cost' of terror rampage

In talks with Israeli, Palestinian leaders, US president notes need to protect civilians, allow humanitarian aid; Blinken meets host of Arab officials in push to avert escalation

Visiting Tel Aviv in show of support, defense secretary says US 'will make sure Israel has what it needs,' decries those offering 'false equivalence or excuses for the inexcusable'

Ex-president asking aides if he should go public with stance; revelation comes as he's already under fire for knocking Israel, praising Hezbollah at campaign rally

Former US president also takes aim at PM: 'I’ll never forget that Bibi Netanyahu let us down,' he says, accusing Israel of pulling out of effort to kill Iran's Qassem Suleimani

Shortly after Joe Biden described the onslaught as 'pure, unadulterated evil' in one of the most impassioned speeches of his career, Jewish liaison Shelley Greenspan teared up