"Of those who backed Israel [in the weeks after the undefended incursion, t]he US administration went much farther than the rest, promising to provide Israel with all the arms & munitions it required, in addition to moving an American aircraft carrier & forces into the region.
…from the very beginning the US administration insisted that Israel start to plan the “day after,” & present a viable plan for the fighting, w/minimal civilian casualties. [PM] Netanyahu rejected or fudged both requests"