Israel-Hamas War Intensifies as Diplomats Scramble to Ease Gaza Crisis

The director of the Grand Strategy program at Defense Priorities warns that an Israeli ground incursion into the Gaza Strip will result in a higher death toll due to the dense population and the nature of urban warfare. The United Nations reports that over 1 million people, nearly half of Gaza's population, have been displaced, and there are not enough resources to handle the humanitarian crisis. Iran accuses the US of military involvement in the conflict, while Egypt says Israel has not allowed the Rafah crossing to open from Gaza. The editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post predicts a political reckoning in Israel due to the failure to prevent the Hamas attack. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns to Israel to address the conflict, and President Joe Biden warns against re-occupying the Gaza Strip. The UNRWA says it is no longer able to provide humanitarian assistance in Gaza, and the death toll rises in both Gaza and Israel. Senate leader Chuck Schumer promises to rush through military aid to Israel, and China criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza.