Responding to Israeli plans to occupy all of Gaza, US does not mention Palestinians

In response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to militarily occupy all of Gaza, the US State Department outlined its three main priorities. Deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott listed these as delivering humanitarian aid, securing the release of hostages, and ensuring Hamas can no longer exist as a governing force. Notably, the spokesperson's statement did not include any mention of the future for the Palestinian population within the enclave. The US deferred further details on Israel's policy to the Israeli government itself.