The White House won't drastically change its ISIS strategy after the Paris attacks

The U.S. will not look to make major changes to its strategy in fighting Islamic State in light of Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris, which the extremist group has claimed responsibility for, President Obama's deputy national security adviser said Sunday.

"We do not believe that there is a solution to the challenge in Syria or Iraq that involves significant numbers of U.S. combat troops going in," Ben Rhodes said on Fox News Sunday, adding that there would be a "continued intensification of the air campaign."

Rhodes also said the deadly attacks would not stop the U.S. from accepting up to 10,000 Syrian refugees in the next year, citing thorough vetting procedures.

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Many Republicans, including presidential contenders, have criticized the White House since Friday, advocating for a tougher approach to fighting ISIS as well as changes to the refugee policy. They have argued accepting the refugees would give terrorists opportunities to enter the U.S. undetected.