The White House reaffirmed its stance on Tuesday, opposing the reoccupation of Gaza by Israeli forces, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent comments.

Netanyahu had stated that Israel would assume “overall security responsibility” for Gaza for an “indefinite period” after the conflict concludes.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby emphasized the U.S. President’s position, highlighting that reoccupying Gaza would not be in the best interests of Israel or its people. Kirby stated this during an interview on.

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He also mentioned that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had been engaged in discussions concerning the post-conflict scenario in Gaza, particularly focusing on governance.

The aim is to move away from the previous status quo represented by Hamas.

Netanyahu’s remarks, made in an interview with ABC News, presented a different perspective on Gaza’s future than that held by the United States and President Joe Biden.

In a previous interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” President Biden stated that Israel occupying Gaza would be a “big mistake.”

Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, had confirmed Israel’s intention not to occupy Gaza following the conflict.

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Tensions between the U.S. and Israel have emerged during recent weeks, with Secretary Blinken urging a “humanitarian pause” and increased aid access in Gaza, a request met with resistance from Netanyahu.

Despite these diplomatic differences, President Biden has reaffirmed the U.S.’s support for Israel in a call with Netanyahu.