Mounting Concerns Over Israel's Approach to Fighting Hamas as Civilian Casualties Rise

Growing concerns are being raised by Western allies over Israel's approach to fighting Hamas as civilian casualties continue to mount. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against calls for greater protection of Palestinian civilians, placing the blame on Hamas for using them as human shields. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a cease-fire, stating that there is no justification for Israel's ongoing bombing. The U.S. and Israel also have differing views on what a post-war Gaza should look like. Concerns have also arisen as fighting nears hospitals, with Israel claiming they are being used by Hamas fighters. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 11,000, with over two-thirds being women and minors, while at least 1,200 people have been killed in Israel.