"US envoy meets with Palestinian president to address Gaza Strip plans amidst escalating Israel-Hamas conflict"

US national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, has met with Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, to discuss potential post-war arrangements for the Gaza Strip, including the return of Palestinian Authority security forces. The visit comes amid growing differences between the US and Israel over the execution of the war, with Washington pressing for reduced civilian casualties and more aid into Gaza. Israel, however, has expressed its intention to fight until "absolute victory against Hamas." The US aims for governance of the West Bank and Gaza Strip to revert to a unified Palestinian administration, while Israel opposes the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza.