How delay to Israel offensive benefits US

The Israeli prime minister's ambiguous announcement of a Gaza ground invasion suits the United States - and is almost certainly influenced by it.

Benjamin Netanyahu gave no timeline for the offensive, but CBS, the BBC's US partner, has learned that it's been delayed.

Washington has been coy about its role, but clear about the advantages of taking more time.

US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he'd suggested that, if possible, Mr Netanyahu should wait until Hamas released more hostages, "but I did not demand it".

His comment encapsulates the...