"Israel's Ongoing Gaza Offensive Amidst US Envoy's 'New Phase of War' and Accidental Hostage Deaths"

Israel continues its offensive in Gaza despite a statement from a senior US official that they would transition to more precise targeting of Hamas. The US envoy also expressed that it is not appropriate for Israel to occupy Gaza in the long term and suggested that the internationally recognized Palestinian Authority could play a role in governing Gaza after the war. The US has faced criticism for its support of Israel in the conflict, with mounting international calls for restraint. Meanwhile, Israel has also faced condemnation for settler violence in the West Bank.