Israel's New Phase of War: Precise Targeting of Hamas Leadership

President Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, announced that Israel will transition to a new phase of the war against Hamas, focusing on more precise ways of targeting the leadership. Sullivan emphasized the US's expectation for Israel to avoid civilian casualties and urged the Israeli government to take meaningful steps in that regard. The announcement comes after a public rift between Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over mounting civilian casualties in Gaza. Sullivan's visit to Israel also includes meetings with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss stability in the West Bank and the role of the Palestinian Authority in Gaza after the conflict ends.