White House Confirms Death of Hamas Leader in Israeli Airstrike

White House National Security Advisor confirmed the death of Hamas' no. 2 military leader in an Israeli airstrike, as President Biden called for a strategic end to the war and criticized Israel's plans. The death of Issa marks the highest-ranking leader to die since the war began. Biden expressed concerns over the rising death toll and urged Israel to create a clear end game. He pressed for a coherent and sustainable strategy to end the war in Gaza. While concerns rise over civilian casualties, U.S. politicians continue to call on Israel to scale down their military operation. More than 31,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza since the war began. This marks another episode in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.